Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)

Name: Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 underripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 2 to 3 cups beef broth, warmed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

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Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 6

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Add something tasty to your family’s Island cuisine night with this tasty mashed plantains side dish – a distinctive meal.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jun 28, 2011

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Ingredients

4 underripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 to 3 cups beef broth, warmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Directions

1

Heat 1 inch oil in deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until oil starts to shimmer (about 350°F). Add plantain slices; cook until golden brown and tender. Remove from oil.
2

Flatten the plantains using the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass bottle or a tostonera, if you have one. Return flattened plantains to skillet; cook for 30 seconds on each side or until slightly crisp. Remove from skillet; place in large bowl. Cool slightly.
3

Place plaintains, garlic and 1 cup of the broth in food processor. Process until mixture has the consistency of chunky mashed potatoes, adding broth 1/4 cup at a time. Add salt and pepper; process until mixed.
4

Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

tip 1
To mellow garlic flavor, sauté in oil just until light golden brown before adding to plantain.
tip 2
Use a handheld potato masher if you do not have a food processor.
tip 3
The beef broth amount depends on the size of the bananas and the desired consistency of the recipe.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270

Calories from Fat: 110

Total Fat: 12g; 19%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 1660mg; 69%

Potassium: 620mg; 18%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Add something tasty to your family’s Island cuisine night with this tasty mashed plantains side dish – a distinctive meal.