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Mofongo
Recipe Tags:
Bananas | Chicharrones | Dessert | Pork Rinds | Side Dish
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Serves:
3
This traditional and popular Puerto Rican dish is made with fried green plantains and crushed pork rinds, making it a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- Mofongo:
• 1 bag Southern Recipe Pork Rinds, crushed
• 4 Green plantains or green bananas
• 6 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 slice Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
Preparation
Peel plantains under running water and cut into slices.
Heat oil to350°F. in a deep fryer or frying pan.
Add sliced plantains and fry for 7 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
In a medium bowl, add garlic, fried plantains, cooked bacon, olive oil and crushed pork rinds. Mash until combined. Add chicken broth to make a sticky mixture.
Spoon the mixture into 6-inch balls and top with more pork rinds.
Recipe Category:
Main
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