Traditional Mofongo with Crispy Pork Cracklings

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A comforting Puerto Rican side dish of mashed green plantains blended with garlic, pork cracklings, and broth, creating a flavorful and satisfying accompaniment to any meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs Green plantains, Garlic, Pork cracklings for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and slice 4 medium green plantains (1.5 lbs) into 1-inch pieces, then boil in a pot of salted water for 15 minutes until tender; drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooled plantains with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup pork cracklings, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then mash vigorously while gradually adding 1 cup chicken stock until the mixture holds together like a dough.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then form the mofongo mixture into 4 oval patties and fry each for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

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