Mofongo

Serves: 2

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

53

Sweetness

53

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

2

Mash the garlic with the olive oil in a mortar and pestle

3

Combine garlic mixture with the pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside

4

Fry the plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes

5

Transfer the fried plantains into the bowl with the garlic mixture

6

Toss to coat

7

Mash the coated plantains with the mortar and pestle until smooth

8

Season with salt

9

Roll the plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving