To make the mofongo: 1 Boil the plantains. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1/4-inch thick coins. ... 2 Prep the flavorings. While the plantains simmer, peel and crush the garlic and place in a mixing bowl. ... 3 Sauté the plantains. When the plantains are tender, drain them and set aside. ... 4 Mix the mofongo. ...
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.
Mashed green plantains with garlic, olive oil and pork rinds (or bacon). Mofongo goes well with chicken or fish broth and can be stuffed with garlic shrimp, carne frita or octopus salad. It can also be formed into small balls and dropped in soups or served directly in a mortar. This is one of my many guilty pleasures!
Mofongo is best eaten right away because it can becomes quite dry and crumbly as it sits, and the pork rinds will lose their crispiness. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.