Dominican Mangú Recipe - Mangu Dominicano con Los Tres Golpes

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 plantains and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two.

Add plantains to a large saucepan, add enough water to cover them (about five cups). Turn on the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 Tbsp salt, stir, and reduce heat to medium high. Boil for 18-20 minutes or until tender.

About 10 minutes before plantains are done, add frying oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Fry the eggs to your liking. Then fry the cheese until golden brown on both sides. Fry the Dominican salami until it develops color on both sides.

In a skillet over medium high heat, add oil and let it get warm, add sliced onion, vinegar, and salt. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Drain the plantains, leaving a little cooking water behind. Mash them with a potato masher or a drinking cup. Mix in butter and continue mashing until smooth, some lumps are okay.

Add the cold water and stir to incorporate, then add the oil from the onions and stir. Serve.

Cooking Techniques

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