You won't believe how simple it is to make THIS popular Dominican dish!

pork cracklings

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Grilled chicken provides lean protein, while tofu offers a plant-based option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

Season the pork belly with salt and pepper.

Fry the pork belly in vegetable oil at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes until crispy.

Cut the onion in half and chop the garlic cloves.

In a pot, add the onion, garlic, ground coriander, and beef broth, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Peel and cut the green plantains into thick pieces.

Fry the plantains in a pan over medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

Remove the fried plantains and smash them with garlic, pork belly, and pork cracklings until well combined.

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