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Mofongo Recipe

A traditional Puerto Rican dish made with fried plantains, garlic, and chicharrón.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Green plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • ½ cup Chicharrón fried pork skin
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove the plantains and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. 4. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic and chicharrón together.
  5. 5. Add the fried plantains to the mortar and mash everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Shape the mixture into balls or serve as is. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mofongo
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