Mofongo

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Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish made with crispy green plantains mashed with garlic, olive oil, and pork rinds (or bacon). It is very tasty and one of my many guilty pleasures! Mofongo goes well with chicken, or you can stuff it with shrimp, pork, or octopus salad. Form into large balls and serve as-is, or form into small balls and drop into hot broth or soup.

Submitted by LatinaCook

Updated on January 24, 2024

12

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

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close up view of Mofongo garnished with green onions in a white bowl — LYNNINMA

Ingredients

3 cups canola oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅛ cup crushed fried pork skins
2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
salt to taste

Directions

Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mash garlic with olive oil in a mortar and pestle. Combine garlic mixture with pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside.
Fry plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer fried plantains into the bowl with garlic mixture; toss to coat and mash with the pestle until smooth. Season with salt.
Roll plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.

Cook’s Note

Serve this with Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp).

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density,

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

726	Calories
56g	Fat
59g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 726
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g	71%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 187mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 6g	12%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 919mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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