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Mofongo Recipe
A traditional Puerto Rican dish made with fried plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings.
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
30
mins
Total Time
45
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Puerto Rican
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
kcal
Equipment
Frying Pan
Mortar and pestle
Ingredients:
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Main Ingredients
4
units
Green plantains
peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
4
cloves
Garlic
minced
1
cup
Pork cracklings
chopped
1
cup
Chicken broth
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden and tender.
2. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic and pork cracklings together.
3. Add the fried plantains to the mortar and mash until well combined. Add chicken broth gradually to reach desired consistency.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes:
For a variation, you can add cooked shrimp or chicken to the mofongo.
Nutrition value:
Calories:
350
kcal
Carbohydrates:
60
g
Protein:
10
g
Fat:
10
g
Saturated Fat:
3
g
Cholesterol:
15
mg
Sodium:
500
mg
Potassium:
800
mg
Fiber:
5
g
Sugar:
10
g
Vitamin A:
300
IU
Vitamin C:
20
mg
Calcium:
50
mg
Iron:
2
mg
Keywords:
Keyword
Mofongo, Plantains, Traditional
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