Mashed Plantains and Pork Rinds (Mofongo)
Puerto Rican Cuisine Mofongo is a popular Caribbean dish that originated in Puerto Rico. It is made from fried green plantains, seasoned with garlic, fat (olive oil, butter, or lard) and pork cracklings, then mashed. Mofongo is usually served with a fried meat and a chicken broth soup.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 6 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Packaged pork rinds can be used. Alternatively, any kind of bacon can also be used.
You can also use a food processor for mashing; add the plantains to food processor with bacon, garlic and some salt and pepper. You may have to work in batches. Process to consistency of mashed—not whipped—potatoes. Do not over-process!
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
- 02
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides (approximately 3 ½ minutes per side).
- 03
Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
- 04
Return the plantains to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Then, place on paper towels.
- 05
While the plantains are still hot, use a mortar and pestle to mash them with the garlic, fat, and stock or broth. Add the chicharrones, salt, and pepper to taste.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Diane; view original image record .
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