| Cook Time: 5 min | Prep Time: 10 min | | Yield: 4 servings | |
Ingredients:
4 Green Plantains or Large Green Bananas
3 Minced Garlic Cloves
1 Pinch salt
Vegetable Oil for cooking
Instructions:
Cut plantains into ˝ inch slices crosswise. In a deep fryer or frying pan, heat 1 ˝ inches of vegetable oil to approximately 350 degrees (F). Fry plantains until firm, not hard -about 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Mash the plantains in a bowl or food processor. Form into small balls or disks and serve as a side dish or use as base for detailed recipes such as "Mofongo de Camarones (Shrimp)"
Easy to modify by adding your favorites to the mixture: pre-cooked diced pork or beef, bacon, ham, shrimp, your favorite vegetables.
Notes:
Serving suggestion: Can be formed into small bowls in a large muffin pan, filled with your favorite pre-cooked stuffing and baked for several minutes.
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Whether you’re hosting a formal get-together or need a quick brunch idea, this book will spark your imagination and your appetite.
