Mofongo is a delicious Puerto Rican dish made with crushed fried green plantains flavored with lots of garlic, olive oil, and crispy pork rinds.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
726 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Roll plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.
Ingredients
salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups canola oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, or to taste
2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
