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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: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 green plantains peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup pork cracklings
  • 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 plantains until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove the plantains from the pan and place them in a mortar.
  4. 4. Add the minced garlic, pork cracklings, salt, and pepper to the mortar.
  5. 5. Mash everything together until well combined and smooth.
  6. 6. Shape the mixture into small balls or serve as is.
  7. 7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Mofongo, Plantains, Puerto Rican
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