Mofongo De Masa De Cangrejo Recipe
Crab meat mofongo - Garlic-Flavored Mashed Plantains With Pork
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Ingredients
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Mofongo Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Fry the Plantains
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Mash the Plantains
In a large bowl, mash the fried plantains with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Mix in the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add Crab Meat
Gently fold in the crab meat and pork cracklings into the mashed plantains mixture, ensuring not to break up the crab meat too much.
- 5
Shape the Mofongo
Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls or mound-like shapes.
- 6
Serve
Drizzle lemon juice over the mofongo and serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
