Dominican Mangu

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey sausage offers a leaner option with similar flavors.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a rich flavor.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: yellow plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Yellow plantains are sweeter and easier to find, while potatoes are a budget-friendly substitute.

Peel the green plantains by soaking them in hot water to make the peeling easier.

Cut the plantains in half to help them cook faster.

Boil the plantains in salted water (about half a teaspoon of salt) for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.

Soak the cut onions in white vinegar for about 30 minutes while the plantains are boiling.

Once the plantains are done boiling, drain most of the water but keep a little to maintain moisture.

In a frying pan, heat olive oil until smoking hot.

Fry the salami until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Crack the eggs into the same pan and fry until the whites are set, about 2-3 minutes.

Fry the onions in the hot oil until they are cooked through, being careful of splashes from the vinegar.

Mash the boiled plantains with one tablespoon of butter until smooth, leaving some moisture from the cooking water.

Serve the mashed plantains topped with fried onions, crispy salami, and fried eggs.

Garnish with avocado slices if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens