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Mofongo (Puerto Rican Mashed Fried Plantains) — Puerto Rican recipe
Mofongo (Puerto Rican Mashed Fried Plantains), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Mofongo (Puerto Rican Mashed Fried Plantains)

Green plantains fried until golden, then pounded while hot with raw garlic, olive oil and crispy pork cracklings, and pressed into savory domes. A beloved Puerto Rican dish, it's dense, garlicky and crunchy, and ready in about 30 minutes.

At a glance

Cuisine
Puerto Rican
Category
Main
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
4 mofongo domes
Calories
About 460 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free

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