Mofongo de Costilla recipe served on a plate, by La Casa Del Mofongo - Paterson, NJ
Jun 08 2026
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Mofongo De Costilla Recipe

Inspired by La Casa Del Mofongo - Paterson, NJ
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Garnish

Method

Preparation of Pork Ribs

  1. 1

    Cook the Ribs

    In a large pot, add the pork ribs and cover them with chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 1.5 hours or until the ribs are tender. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly before shredding the meat.

Mofongo Preparation

  1. 2

    Fry the Plantains

    Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices. In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 3

    Mash the Plantains

    In a large bowl, add the fried plantains and crushed garlic cloves. Mash them together until they form a chunky paste. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. 4

    Combine with Ribs

    Add the shredded pork rib meat to the mashed plantains and mix until well combined.

  4. 5

    Shape the Mofongo

    Using a small bowl or mold, pack the mofongo mixture tightly and then invert it onto a serving plate.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the mofongo with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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