How to Make Mofongo with El New Yorican Puerto Rican Restaurant

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork rinds

Tofu provides a plant-based option while pork rinds are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Cut green plantains into about 1-inch pieces.

Chop garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion.

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.

Fry the plantain pieces until golden brown.

Remove the fried plantains and place them in a mortar.

Add garlic and olive oil to the mortar with the plantains.

Mash the plantains and garlic together until smooth, adding water as needed.

Incorporate the chopped peppers and onion into the mixture.

Add cooked shrimp on top before serving.

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