Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with fried green plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings. It's flavorful, hearty, and often served as a side dish or main course.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 green plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 grams pork cracklings
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch slices.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 3
Fry the plantain slices until golden brown and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 4
Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 5
In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic cloves with the salt until a paste forms.
Step 6
Add the fried plantains to the mortar, a few at a time, and mash them together with the garlic paste.
Step 7
Mix in the pork cracklings until well combined.
Step 8
Gradually add the chicken broth while mashing until the mixture reaches a desirable consistency.
Step 9
Shape the mofongo into balls or serve it directly in a bowl.