Description

Mofongo consists of deep fried plantains mashed and seasoned with garlic, butter, and fried pork skin. This Puerto Rician favorite is a great side dish for beef, chicken, or seafood. Mofongo is traditionally mashed with a wooden mortar and pestle.

Ingredients

• 2  Each Green Plantains
1
• 1  Each Fried Pork Skin, 3" x 3" piece
2
• 2  Table Spoon(s) Butter, melted
3
• 1 ½ one_half Table Spoon(s) Garlic, minced
4
• 1  To Taste Salt
5

Directions

1. Peel and slice your green plantains into 1" pieces
2. Deep fry the plantains for 10 minutes
3. Place all ingredients into a mortar to mash
4. mash well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together
5. Taste and adjust with salt, add more garlic if needed