Puerto-Rican Perfection

March 9, 2023

Puerto Rican Mofongo (photo by tablespoon.com)

Mrs. Cintrón’s Puerto Rican Mofongo

One of Mrs. Sidney Cintrón’s favorite dishes is Puerto-Rican Mofongo, she will usually have it 2-3 times a year. This dish can be perfect for a quick and simple lunch or just for some Spanish spice.

Cook time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

4 green plantains
1 lb chicharrón
3 garlic cloves (mashed)
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups crying oil

Cooking Instructions

Peel Plantains, cut into 11/2-inch slices, soak in salt water for 15 minutes,
Dry before putting on a hot skillet with oil.
Fry for 12 minutes at medium-low heat or light brown. Turn from time to time.
Remove from skillet and mash inside a mortar with garlic and chicharron
Once mashed shape into half sphere using hands/container and either use chicken broth or meat choice to go with