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mofongo-recipe

Mofongo Recipe

A traditional Puerto Rican dish made with fried plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large Green Plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Pork Cracklings chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Fry the plantain slices until golden and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove plantains from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic and pork cracklings together.
  5. 5. Add the fried plantains to the mortar and mash until well combined. Add chicken broth as needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. 6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mofongo, Plantains, Puerto Rican
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