WebThis Mofongo (Garlic-Flavored Mashed Plantains) is a very tasty dish with pork rind mixed in and strong umami flavor that will become your new favorite recipe. #plantains …
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1 Fill a 1-quart pot with water; boil plantains with a pinch of salt until easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. Advertisement 2 Mash plantains with tomato sauce, cilantro, sofrito, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and sazon in a mortar or glass bowl. ... 3 Serve mofongo on top of the remaining 5 tablespoons vegetable broth in a bowl.
Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains) "Mofongo is a fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried green plantains mashed together in a pilon (which consists of a wooden mortar and pestle), with broth, garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings or bits of bacon. This version is completely vegan.
Mel writes, “ At its most basic, mofongo is a side dish made from cooked plantains, crushed chicharrones (or crumbled bacon) garlic, salt, and oil.” There are other variations, but the basic idea remains similar. Traditionally, the plantains in this dish are deep-fried first.
Mofongo with Garlic Sauce (Puerto Rican Plantains) Mofongo is a simple and scrumptious side dish that’s popular on the island of Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean. This mofongo with garlic sauce is totally simple to make. If you’re tired of potatoes or sweet potatoes, it’s a nice nutrient-dense carb option to work into your routine.