Mofongo

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Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings4

Celebrate with the flavors of the Caribbean, then share their deliciousness with your family.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 green plantains, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning

Steps

  1. Heat oil to 350°F in a medium sauté pan. Fry plantains, in batches if necessary, 4–5 minutes or until golden and softened.
  2. Squeeze limes for juice (1/4 cup). Peel and smash garlic cloves. Combine in a medium mixing bowl: fried plantains, garlic, lime juice, and adobo. Mash until smooth and combined.
  3. Form mixture into base of small serving bowls, pressing up the sides to form a cup shape. Fill with Shrimp and Garlic-Cilantro Sauce; serve.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 green plantains, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning

Steps

  1. Heat oil to 350°F in a medium sauté pan. Fry plantains, in batches if necessary, 4–5 minutes or until golden and softened.
  2. Squeeze limes for juice (1/4 cup). Peel and smash garlic cloves. Combine in a medium mixing bowl: fried plantains, garlic, lime juice, and adobo. Mash until smooth and combined.
  3. Form mixture into base of small serving bowls, pressing up the sides to form a cup shape. Fill with Shrimp and Garlic-Cilantro Sauce; serve.

Nutritional information

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: CALORIES 390kcal, TOTAL FAT 13g, SAT FAT 1g, TRANS FAT 0g, CHOLESTEROL 0mg, SODIUM 2160mg, CARB 62g, FIBER 0g, TOTAL SUGARS 43g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), PROTEIN 4g, VITAMIN D 0%, CALCIUM 0%, IRON 0%, POTASSIUM 0%

Celebrate with the flavors of the Caribbean, then share their deliciousness with your family.