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Mashed Plantains and Pork Rinds (Mofongo)

Mashed Plantains and Pork Rinds (Mofongo) — a plantain recipe, 6 ingredients.

Plantain

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Ingredients

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  • 3 very green plantains
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ pound pork rinds, also known as chicharrones or pork cracklings, ground
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon fat (e.g. olive oil, butter, or lard)
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 1 tablespoon fat (e.g. olive oil, butter, or lard) → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides (approximately 3 ½ minutes per side).
  3. Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
  4. Return the plantains to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Then, place on paper towels.
  5. 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.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0