The trifongo with fried meat is a classic Puerto Rican dish that combines three main ingredients: green plantain, ripe plantain, and yucca. These are fried and mashed with garlic and chicharrón. It's a comforting and flavorful option, perfect for sharing with family.
The trifongo with fried meat is a delicious dish that highlights its trio of tubers: green plantain, ripe plantain, and yucca, carefully fried to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Ideal for a family or special meal, this dish combines simple ingredients with a preparation that showcases the best of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Trifongo with Fried Meat
Ingredients
2 Fried meat portions
1 Green plantain
1 Ripe plantain
4 ounces of Yucca
2 tablespoons of Butter
2 Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of Chopped onion
2 Sweet chili peppers
1 tablespoon of Cilantro
½ teaspoon of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Peel and slice the green and ripe plantains, and cut the yucca into cubes.
Step 2 : Fry the tubers in plenty of vegetable oil until golden and cooked inside.
Step 3 : Mash the tubers in a bowl, adding butter, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
Step 4 : Incorporate pieces of chicharrón or bacon into the mash for a special flavor.
Step 5 : Fry the fried meat and set aside.
Step 6 : Prepare the sauce by processing in a bowl the onion, sweet chili peppers, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, lemon, and olive oil.
Step 7 : Pour the sauce over the fried meat and cook for a few more minutes.
Step 8 : Serve the trifongo accompanied by the fried meat and the garlic and cilantro sauce.
Step 9 : Enjoy a delicious dish full of Puerto Rican tradition.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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