Dominican Mashed Plantains (known as Mangu)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

fried cheese

🥗Healthier: grilled cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Grilled cheese is lower in fat.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey sausage is leaner.

Peel the green plantains and cut them into chunks.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the plantain chunks to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the plantains and return them to the pot.

Mash the plantains with a potato masher until smooth.

Add butter and salt to the mashed plantains and mix well.

In a separate pan, heat vinegar and sauté sliced red onion until soft.

Serve the mangú topped with the sautéed onions.

Fry eggs in a pan until desired doneness.

Fry cheese and salami until golden brown.

Plate the mangú with fried eggs, cheese, and salami on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens