Mofongo
Mofongo is traditionally made with fried green plantains. However, using boiled plantains makes a healthier version.
Ingredients
- 4 plantains green or just beginning to turn yellow
- ½ cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 5 garlic cloves (mashed)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup vegetable broth, slightly warm or room temperature
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter or margarine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the plantains and cut in 1-inch pieces.
- Fry plantains in vegetable oil but do not let it burn on the outside. Absorb excess oil with a paper towel.
- OR, boil until you can pierce with a fork.
- In a food processor combine the cooked plantains, garlic, onion powder, vegetable broth, salt and black pepper and pulse until ingredients are mashed together.
- Note: You can also use a large mortar and pestle to mash and mold the mixture using the traditional method.
- Remove from food processor, place in a bowl, add butter and mix with a fork. Add more vegetable stock if needed.
- Press in small bowls to shape the mofongo like a dome.
Notes
Pairing:
Serve with any bean stew and vegetables.
Serve with sautéed vegetables.
Get creative and form smaller balls, then add a few to grain bowls or salads.