Mofongo Recipe

[Nutellah_]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic Caribbean dish: Mofongo! This delightful recipe features mashed green plantains infused with garlic and olive oil, creating a flavorful and comforting dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite protein. Let's dive into the recipe!

Ingredients:
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• 4 green plantains
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: cooked pork, chicken, or shrimp for filling

Instructions:

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
2. In a pot of boiling water, cook the plantains until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain the plantains and mash them with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the mashed plantains to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic-infused oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. Optional: Form the mofongo into balls and make a well in the center to add your choice of cooked pork, chicken, or shrimp.
   
   Serve hot and enjoy your delicious mofongo!

 

[corbin]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic Caribbean dish: Mofongo! This delightful recipe features mashed green plantains infused with garlic and olive oil, creating a flavorful and comforting dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite protein. Let's dive into the recipe!

Ingredients:
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161.6 kB
286×255
161.6 kB
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• 4 green plantains
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: cooked pork, chicken, or shrimp for filling

Instructions:

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
2. In a pot of boiling water, cook the plantains until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain the plantains and mash them with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the mashed plantains to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic-infused oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. Optional: Form the mofongo into balls and make a well in the center to add your choice of cooked pork, chicken, or shrimp.
   
   Serve hot and enjoy your delicious mofongo!

Mofongo is a staple in our family gatherings! I love how versatile it is—you can pair it with so many different meats and sauces. Definitely a comfort food favorite.

 

[maltchaseal]

This Mofongo recipe looks amazing! Plantains mashed with garlic and olive oil sounds like a deliciously comforting side dish. And the option to add protein makes it a complete meal! Gotta try this Caribbean classic!

 

[Cora_Bates]

This sounds delicious! I’ve always wanted to make mofongo at home.