Puerto Rico / Bread
Mashed Plantains and Pork Rinds (Mofongo)
Mofongo is a popular Caribbean dish that originated in Puerto Rico. It is made from fried green plantains, seasoned with garlic, fat (olive oil, butter, or lard) and pork cracklings, then mashed. Mofongo is usually served with a fried meat and a chicken broth soup.
Ingredients
- plantain, very green3
- vegetable oil, for frying
- pork rinds, also known as chicharrones or pork cracklings; ground1/2 lb
- garlic, minced3 clove
- stock, or broth1 cup
- fat, e.g. olive oil, butter, or lard1 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides (approximately 3 ½ minutes per side).
Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
Return the plantains to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Then, place on paper towels.
While the plantains are still hot, use a mortar and pestle to mash them with the garlic, fat, and stock or broth. Add the chicharrones, salt, and pepper to taste.