Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)

Name: Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters beef broth, warmed; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 leave Chopped fresh cilantro if desired; 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic; 4 underripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; 1 teaspoons salt; 6 servings vegetable oil

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Mofongo Dominicano (Mashed Plantains) a try. One serving contains 274 calories, 3g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have vegetable oil, garlic, cilantro leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.

Instructions

Heat 1 inch oil in deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until oil starts to shimmer (about 350F).

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Add plantain slices; cook until golden brown and tender.

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Plantain

Remove from oil.

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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.

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Remove from skillet; place in large bowl. Cool slightly.

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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.

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