How to make Mangu with Red Onions(Mash Green platanos) Episode87

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Zucchini offers a lower-carb option while potatoes are more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for flavor, vinegar is more economical.

Cut the ends off the green platanos and peel the skins off.

Cut the platanos into big chunks.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to boiling water and then add the platanos.

Cook the platanos until fork tender, about 15 minutes, on medium-high heat without a lid.

In a separate pan, heat 3/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the sliced red onion to the oil and sauté until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.

Add 1 1/4 cup of vinegar to the onions along with salt and pepper to taste and 1/2 teaspoon of coriander.

Stir the mixture and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Once the platanos are tender, reserve the cooking water and drain the platanos.

Mash the platanos with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, adding reserved starchy water gradually until smooth.

Season the mashed platanos with black pepper to taste and mix until desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

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