Mofongo is a typical Puerto Rican dish where plantains are transformed into a delicious mixture with garlic, olive oil, and chicharrón or bacon. The handcrafted preparation in a pilón is key to its authentic texture and flavor. An explosion of flavors that delights the palate.
Mofongo is a delicious side dish that combines fried green plantains with intense flavors like garlic and chicharrón, creating an unmatched burst of taste.
It is essential to mash the tostones in a pilón, without using a food processor, to achieve the perfect consistency.
By carefully mixing everything and adding seasonings to taste, you get a exquisite dish that will delight anyone who tries it.
Mofongo
Ingredients
3 Green plantains
1 tablespoon of Crushed garlic
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
250 grams of Chicharrón
Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious side dish, start by mixing the olive oil with garlic and chicharrón or bacon.
Step 2 : Then, it is important to mash the tostones, a few at a time in the pilón, avoiding the use of a food processor.
Step 3 : It is recommended to add a little of the garlic mixture while working with the plantain slices.
Step 4 : Once all the tostones are mashed, it's time to mix all the batches together for a uniform distribution of the seasonings, adding salt if necessary.
Step 5 : This side dish should be served hot and can be accompanied by fried pork and fried onions, or with soup, or simply as an exquisite side.
Step 6 : It is important to keep forming balls with the mixture until it is completely used up.
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