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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation of Plantains
- 1
Peel and Cut Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Fry Plantains
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the plantain slices and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making Mofongo
- 3
Prepare Garlic
In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic cloves with a pinch of salt to form a paste.
- 4
Mash Plantains
In the mortar, add the fried plantains and continue to mash together with the garlic paste until well combined. Gradually add chicken broth until the mixture is smooth but thick.
- 5
Incorporate Cheese
Fold in the cheese, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the mofongo.
- 6
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
Serving
- 7
Shape and Serve
Shape the mofongo mixture into a mound or a bowl using your hands or a small bowl. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped cilantro and slices of avocado.