Mofongo Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 green plantains
• 2 cup chopped fried pork rinds (chicharrones) (- or use cooked bacon)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the plantains and slice them info 1-inch rounds. Add them to a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mash the pork rinds (or bacon), garlic, olive oil, and salt in a mortar or heavy bowl. You may need to do this in batches.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Do not boil.

4. 4

   Dry the plantains and fry them in the oil until crispy and golden, 10-12 minutes, flipping once to fry all sides. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Mash the fried plantains with the pork rind mixture until well mixed. Adjust for salt.

6. 6

   Serve by rolling into 2-inch (or larger) balls or pressed into a small bowl, with simple garnish or your favorite sauce.