HOW DO YOU COOK MOFONGO ?!

Question

FOR those who doesnt know what mofongo is [its a puerto rican dish] .

Answer 1

3 Green Plantains or Green Bananas

3 Minced Garlic Cloves

1 Pinch of adobo or salt

1/4 Lb Salted Pork or Bacon

1 Tablespoon of olive oil

1- Peel plantains under running water and cut into ½ inch slices.

2- In a deep fryer or frying pan heat 1 ½ inches of vegetable oil to approximately 350 degrees(F) Fry plantains until firm, not hard-about 4 minutes.

3- Remove and drain them from oil.

4- In another pan cook salted pork or bacon with a bit of salt or adobo until pork fat is liquid. Add minced garlic and olive oil.

5- Remove from heat.

6- In a mortar and pestle or food processor mash the plantains and salted pork with pork fat.

7- Form into small balls and serve as a side dish or use for "Mofongo de Camarones" recipe.  Makes 3 Servings