Moist Mofongo

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Ingredients

  • 3 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch discs
  • 3 tablespoons salt, divided
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices bacon (optional)
  • 2 ounces fried pork rinds (optional)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large saucepan; add plantains, 2 tablespoons salt, and a dash pepper. Cook until very soft, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; crumble.
  3. Crush pork rinds in a mortar; transfer to a bowl.
  4. Blend olive oil, onion, cilantro, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and a dash pepper in a food processor until liquefied.
  5. Mash warm plantains in the mortar in batches; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pork rinds, bacon, and olive oil mixture until well combined. Shape mofongo into balls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

941 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.9g 38% DV
Total Fat 73.6g 94% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 11g 39% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10338.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1728mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 49.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 101mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 143mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 447.8mg 34% DV
Iron 15mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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