30/05/2019
Mofongo
Ingredients
1 large Green Plantain
1 Garlic clove (If you wish for a stronger garlic flavor use a large clove).
1/4 tsp. Adobo
1 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Cooked Bacon, finely chopped
1 tsp. Cilantro, finely chopped
Oil for frying
Procedure:
1. In a medium size skillet, fill with enough oil to cover plantain; about an inch of oil. If you have a deep fryer you can use that instead, make sure you use clean oil.
2. Heat oil to 350°F/180°C at medium heat.
Note* If you don't have a thermometer a neat trick is to use a bamboo skewer or wooden toothpick, insert into oil. Once the oil is hot enough you will see tiny bubbles rapidly forming as if it's "frying" the skewer. If you only see a few bubbles sticking, your oil is too cold. Safety Tip: When working with hot oils make sure your hands are completely dry, one drop of water dropping into hot oil can cause a nasty accident.
3. Fry plantains until they turn a light golden brown. Make sure the plantain is fully cooked, approximately 5 mintues.
4. While plantain is frying, using your wooden mortar (pilón) to mash your garlic into a paste. Add butter and mix. Then add chopped bacon and cilantro. Set aside.
5. When plantains are ready, quickly add them to your mortar, add half of your adobo ( you can adjust the saltiness while your mashing everything together), over the hot plantains.
6. While plantains is still hot, mash everything together, until everything comes together and you don't see anymore melted butter. The texture should look dryer and everything sticks together.
7. Serve Hot!
You can serve mofongo alone, with broth and fried chicken or pork. Stuffed with seafood, skirt steak, vegetables or anything you like! There's many options!