Bifongo Recipe
Bifongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made from mashed green plantains, seasoned and fried to perfection, often served with a savory sauce or as a side to complement meats and seafood.
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Ingredients
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Bifongo Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Boil Plantains
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the plantain pieces and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender.
- 3
Mash the Plantains
Drain the plantains, reserving the broth. In a mixing bowl, mash the plantains with a fork or a potato masher, adding in the garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 4
Combine with Chicharrón
Fold in the pork cracklings (chicharrón) and fresh cilantro into the mashed plantains until evenly mixed.
- 5
Shape and Serve
Shape the mixture into a mound or a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle some reserved chicken broth on top before serving.
