Ingredients
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- 4 green plantains
- 1/2 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into chunks.
- Place the plantains in a pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until they are tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Drain the plantains and mash them in a large bowl.
- Add the pork cracklings, garlic oil, black pepper, and mix well until combined.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of milk while mashing the plantains.
- Chicharrón can be adjusted according to taste; feel free to use more or less.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: Dominican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg