Traditional Puerto Rican Mofongo is mashed in a wooden mortar, also known as a Pilon. To added in some needed moisture and juiciness, mash the plantains with a mixture of butter, olive oil, and garlic in a traditional pilon! Using a pilon adds to the mofongo making experience.
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.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and salt over shrimp. Add shrimp to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Place shrimp around and on top of the mofongo. Top with roasted red pepper sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
In my version, I create a mofongo relleno de camarones which is Mofongo topped with shrimp and roasted red pepper sauce. Plantains are the key ingredient in this recipe which calls for both green and ripe ones.