How to make pyramid shaped Mofongo
To make pyramid-shaped Mofongo, here's a step-by-step guide:
Ingredients:
- 4 green plantains
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of pork cracklings (chicharrones)
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
1. Peel the green plantains by slicing off the ends and making a shallow cut along the length of each plantain. Remove the peel by lifting it with your thumb and sliding it off. Cut the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.
2. Place the plantain slices into a large pot filled with salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the plantains until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the plantains and set them aside.
3. In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic cloves with a pinch of salt until it forms a paste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to achieve the same result.
4. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and cook it for a minute until fragrant.
5. Add the plantain slices to the frying pan and fry them until they turn golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the fried plantains from the pan and drain them on a paper towel.
6. In the mortar and pestle, pound the fried plantains until they form a smooth dough. You can also use a food processor to achieve this. Alternatively, you can use a wooden pilon (mortar) to mash the plantains.
7. Take a handful of the mashed plantain dough and shape it into a pyramid shape using your hands. Repeat this process with the remaining dough until you have formed all the pyramid-shaped Mofongo.
8. In a separate frying pan, heat the pork cracklings (chicharrones) until they turn crispy and brown. Remove them from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
9. Garnish the pyramid-shaped Mofongo with the crispy pork cracklings on top.
Your pyramid-shaped Mofongo is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it as a side dish or as the main course with your favorite meat or seafood.
To make pyramid-shaped mofongo, follow these steps:
Ingredients:
- 4 green plantains
- 1 cup pork rinds (chicharrones)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Oil for frying
Step 1: Peel the plantains
Start by peeling the green plantains. Cut off the ends, make a shallow cut along the length of the plantain, and peel the skin away.
Step 2: Cut the plantains
Cut the peeled plantains into 1-inch slices.
Step 3: Boil the plantains
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the plantain slices to the boiling water. Cook them for about 15-20 minutes or until they become tender.
Step 4: Prepare the garlic and pork rinds
While the plantains are cooking, mince the garlic cloves and crush the pork rinds into small pieces. You can use a food processor or a mortar and pestle.
Step 5: Mash the plantains
Once the plantains are cooked, drain the water and place them in a mixing bowl. Mash the plantains with a fork or a masher until they are smooth and have no lumps.
Step 6: Incorporate garlic and pork rinds
Add the minced garlic and crushed pork rinds to the mashed plantains. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 7: Shape the mofongo
Take a small handful of the plantain mixture and shape it into a pyramid by pressing it gently between your palms. Repeat this step until you have shaped all the mofongo into pyramids.
Step 8: Fry the mofongo
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Gently place the shaped mofongo pyramids into the hot oil. Fry them until they turn golden brown on all sides.
Step 9: Drain and serve
Remove the fried mofongo from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve them hot as a side dish or as a base for meat, seafood, or sauce.
Enjoy your homemade pyramid-shaped mofongo!
To make pyramid-shaped Mofongo, follow these steps:
1. Gather the ingredients: You will need green plantains, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, pork rinds (optional), salt, and any desired fillings or toppings (e.g., meat, vegetables, sauce).
2. Peel and chop the green plantains: Start by cutting off the ends of the plantains and then use a knife to make a vertical slit along the length of each plantain. Remove the peel by wedging your thumb or a spoon under the peel and lifting it off. Chop the plantains into 1-inch-thick slices.
3. Fry the plantains: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the plantain slices and fry them until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
4. Prepare the garlic mixture: In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, crush the garlic cloves and salt together until a smooth paste forms. You can also add pork rinds at this stage if you prefer.
5. Mash the plantains: While the plantain slices are still hot, mash them with a mortar and pestle or using a potato masher, incorporating the garlic mixture as you go. Continue mashing until the plantains form a smooth dough-like consistency.
6. Shape into pyramids: Once the mashed plantains have cooled down slightly, take a small portion and shape it into a compact, pyramid-like shape. You can use a mold or shape it using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mashed plantains.
7. Add fillings or toppings: If desired, you can create a hollow space inside the pyramid-shaped Mofongo to add fillings like meat, vegetables, or sauces. Simply press a spoon into the center of the pyramid, creating a well.
8. Serve: Arrange the pyramid-shaped Mofongo on a plate and serve them warm with your choice of fillings or toppings.
And that's how you can make pyramid-shaped Mofongo! Enjoy your delicious creation.