Gracefoods

Mofongo

Ingredents

3 Plantains -- very green
1/2 Pound Pork rinds -- ground *
3 Cloves of garlic
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Veg. oil for frying

• note: packaged pork rinds can be used.

Method

Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces. Place
them in 4 cups of water with 1 tsp. of salt and let stand for 15 minutes.
Drain well.

Heat oil in a pan to 350~ and fry the plantains for about 15 minutes.
Do not over-cook.

Remove the plantains from the pan and place on paper towels to drain.
Place the garlic in a food processor and mince well.

Remove garlic from the processor and mix with the olive oil well.

If you have a large, wooden mortar and pestle; place 3 or 4 pieces of
plantain in it and an equal amount of pork rind.

Mix well. Add a little bit of the garlic oil and mix well.
( If you don't have a mortar; improvise )

Take 3 Tablespoons of the mixture and with your hands form a ball with it.
Repeat until you have used up all of the ingredients.
Serve hot!

See recipe at www.hechoenpuertorico.org/comida/mofongo.html