Enjoy this tasty side made using plantains - perfect for Island cuisine.
Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 60 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 7
Ingredients
- 4 underripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
- vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 to 3 cups beef broth, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat 1 inch oil in deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until oil starts to shimmer (about 350°F). Add plantain slices; cook until golden brown and tender. Remove from oil.
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Step2Flatten the plantains using the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass bottle or a tostonera, if you have one. Return flattened plantains to skillet; cook for 30 seconds on each side or until slightly crisp. Remove from skillet; place in large bowl. Cool slightly.
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Step3Place plaintains, garlic and 1 cup of the broth in food processor. Process until mixture has the consistency of chunky mashed potatoes, adding broth 1/4 cup at a time. Add salt and pepper; process until mixed.
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Step4Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
270
Calories
12g
Total Fat
2g
Protein
37g
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 270
- Calories from Fat
- 110
- Total Fat
- 12g
- 19%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 10%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 0mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 1660mg
- 69%
- Potassium
- 620mg
- 18%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 37g
- 12%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 11%
- Sugars
- 7g
- Protein
- 2g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
- 10%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 6%
- 6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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