Mashed fried green plantains with garlic and chicharrón, shaped in a mound, often filled with shrimp, chicken or beef.
History
Mofongo came from the African fufu brought by enslaved West Africans, with plantain replacing yam.
Ingredients
- Green plantains
- Garlic
- Chicharrón
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Chicken broth
How it's made
- Slice and fry green plantain until golden
- Mash in a pilón with garlic, salt and chicharrón
- Moisten with broth
- Shape into a mound
- Serve with a filling and broth
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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