Mofongo – a delicious recipe with green plantains wholes, salt, pork, garlic, oil, chicken broth. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
1
Peel plantains. Cut into one inch slices and sprinkle with half of salt.
2
Heat oil (350 degrees if you are using a deep fryer). Add plantain slices and fry for 10-15 minutes but do not brown. Drain on paper towel.
3
In a mortar and pestle, crush garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt, add olive oil to the mixture, some broth and keep pounding.
4
Crush a portion of the fried plantains slices and the pork. Add some of the garlic and olive oil mixture, some more broth and keep pounding.
5
Spoon the mixture and shape into two inch balls. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you use all the ingredients.
6
Place in oven pan and keep warm until you are ready to serve.
447
kcal
Calories
22
g
Fat
25
g
Carbs
38
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 green plantains wholes, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 pound pork rinds crisp fried, 3 garlic cloves, and more.
Yes, Mofongo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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