Puerto Rican Crabmeat Stew: Mofongo Puertorriqueno Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Crabmeat Stew: Mofongo Puertorriqueno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 4 green plantains; Oil, for sauteing; 1 white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 large, round tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 chipotles, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 pound crabmeat, cleaned; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper; Canola or corn oil, for frying; 1 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

1 gallon water
4 green plantains
Oil, for sauteing
1 white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large, round tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 chipotles, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 pound crabmeat, cleaned
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
Canola or corn oil, for frying
1 cup chicken stock

1
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch plantains.
2
Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch segments.
3
In a saute pan, heat oil and saute onions, peppers and tomatoes.
4
When soft, add the chipotles and white wine.
5
Cook until liquid is almost evaporated.
6
Add crabmeat and cook for 3 minutes.
7
Add cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
8
Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry plantains for 5 minutes, then drain and divide into 4 equal portions.
9
Place each portion individually in a mortar, and mash plantains, adding chicken stock as needed.
10
Coat sides of mortar with plantain and fill with crab stuffing.
11
Fold over the edges to form a dumpling and flip onto a plate.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon water, 4 green plantains, Oil, for sauteing, 1 white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Crabmeat Stew: Mofongo Puertorriqueno falls under the Seafood 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.

Puerto Rican Crabmeat Stew: Mofongo Puertorriqueno

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