Authentic Mofongo Recipe

Name: Authentic Mofongo Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 3 cups canola oil for frying; 3 cloves garlic, or to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.125 cup crushed fried pork skins; 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; salt to taste

Mofongo, a beloved Puerto Rican staple, combines crispy fried green plantains, garlic, olive oil, and savory pork rinds (or bacon) for an unforgettable taste. This dish is incredibly satisfying and pairs perfectly with chicken, shrimp, pork, or octopus salad. Enjoy it as large, standalone balls or as small dumplings in a flavorful broth or soup.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield2

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Ingredients

3 cups canola oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
0.13 cup crushed fried pork skins
2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mortar and pestle, mash garlic with olive oil until well combined. In a large bowl, combine the garlic mixture with pork rinds; set aside.
Fry the plantain chunks until they are golden and crispy, being careful not to brown them, approximately 15 minutes. Transfer the fried plantains to the bowl with the garlic mixture; toss to coat thoroughly and mash with the pestle until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
Shape the plantain mixture into two large balls or several smaller balls before serving. Enjoy this traditional Puerto Rican dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 726 kcal
Fat Content: 56 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 27 g
Sodium Content: 187 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 59 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g