Recipe of Mofongo
Enjoy a delicious Puerto Rican dish, let's see how to prepare monfongo, a traditional recipe from Puerto Rico, where its main ingredient is bananas, a fruit high in potassium especially for athletes, or for those who have a day with high caloric consumption, you can also accompany them with delicious seafood or meat.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
30 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Puree
Ingredients
- 4 green bananas.
- 1 tbsp of butter.
- 5 cloves of garlic.
- ½ cup of fried bacon.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Frying oil.
Join me and let's see how to make Mofongo
Instructions:
- Remove the skin from the bananas and cut into 2 centimeter slices.
- Add the oil to a pan, heat and fry the bananas until golden brown and remove from the heat.
- Place on absorbent paper and set aside.
- Place the butter, bacon and garlic in a mortar and mash until the ingredients are integrated.
- Add the bananas to the mortar, grind them and mix well, avoiding lumps.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything until you get a consistent dough.
- Pour the dough into small molds and unmold on the plate.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Mofongo and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Mofongo to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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