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Mofongo recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Puerto Rican mofongo!
Ingredients
- 4 green plantains
- 4 garlic
- 200 g pork cracklings
- 60 ml olive oil
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Mofongo
- Peel and slice 4 green plantains into 1-inch pieces before beginning to cook.
- Heat 2 cups of olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering, ready for frying.
- Fry the plantain pieces in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Using a mortar, mash the fried plantains with 3 minced garlic cloves until combined but slightly chunky.
- Stir in 200 g of pork cracklings, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper with the plantain mixture.
- Gradually add 240 ml of chicken broth, mixing until the mixture is smooth yet chunky.
- Shape the mofongo into balls or spoon it into a bowl for serving, making it look appealing.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sauce or broth on the side.
What is Mofongo?
Mofongo is a traditional dish from Puerto Rico, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken broth, pork cracklings and olive oil. The recipe below uses 7 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Mofongo take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 21 dishes built on chicken broth. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Mofongo?
Fry plantains only until golden for best texture.
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