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Mofongo con Carne Frita
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Mofongo con Carne Frita
Mofongo con Carne Frita is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with mashed green plantains, filled with crispy fried pork cracklings and served with a rich garlic broth. The combination of soft, starchy plantains and crunchy pork cracklings creates a satisfying texture contrast, while the savory flavors of garlic and pork add depth to the dish. To make it even more delicious, the recipe includes a hint of sofrito, a blend of herbs and spices commonly used in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Time Cook
45
Level
Intermediate
Calories
550
Allergens
Gluten, Sulfites
Ingredients
4 pieces
Green Plantains
120 Calories
1 cup
Pork Cracklings
250 Calories
2 tablespoons
Sofrito
10 Calories
3 cloves
Garlic
15 Calories
2 cups
Chicken Broth
100 Calories
1 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
0 Calories
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain pieces and cook until they are golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the plantains from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
2
In the same skillet, add the pork cracklings and cook until they are crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside to cool.
3
In a large bowl, mash the cooled plantain pieces using a fork or potato masher until they are smooth and creamy. Add the sofrito, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well.
4
To assemble the mofongo, shape the mashed plantain mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly into disks. Make a small hole in the center of each disk and fill it with a spoonful of pork cracklings. Fold the plantain mixture over the pork and press the edges together to seal the mofongo.
5
Heat the chicken broth in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mofongo to the saucepan and cook until they are heated through and the broth is hot and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes. Serve the mofongo with a side of garlic broth and garnish with chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime.
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