Traditional Plantain Mofongo Recipe
A traditional Puerto Rican mofongo features fried and mashed green plantains, seasoned with garlic and crispy pork rinds.
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Instructions
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Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 F in a large skillet or deep fryer while peeling and cutting 3 unripe green plantains into 1-inch rounds.
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Fry the plantain rounds until golden and tender (4-6 minutes), then transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate.
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Combine 1 tablespoon garlic paste and the fried plantains in a large bowl or mortar; mash thoroughly.
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Add 6 ounces of crushed pork rinds, mash, mix until combined, and season with salt.
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Shape the mofongo into 4 balls for serving, or press into a small condiment bowl to form a half-dome, then gently remove.