How to make Mangu

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

fried cheese

🥗Healthier: grilled halloumi

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Halloumi provides a similar texture with less fat.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is leaner, while ham is often less expensive.

Peel and cut the plantains into three sections each.

Bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.

Add the plantains to the boiling water and cook for 25-30 minutes.

Drain the plantains, reserving some of the cooking water.

Mash the plantains with butter, adding reserved water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the salami slices for about 2.5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Fry the fried cheese in the same skillet until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

Cook the eggs sunny-side up for about 3 minutes on each side.

Plate the mashed plantains topped with fried cheese, salami, and eggs.

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