How to make Mangu, Queso de Freir y Salchichon

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 plantains into little pieces.

Put the plantains in boiling water.

Let the plantains boil until soft, similar to mashed potatoes.

Drain the plantains, being careful not to lose any.

Add a little butter to the plantains.

Mash the plantains, adding some of the cooking water as needed for consistency.

Slice the queso de freir into thin slices and set aside.

Cut the salchichon into little circles and set aside.

Heat oil in a frying pan for frying the queso de freir.

Fry the queso de freir slices until golden, flipping them carefully to avoid burning.

Fry the salchichon for about 45 seconds until cooked.

Plate the mangu, queso de freir, and salchichon.

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