Description
A traditional Dominican dish featuring mashed plantains mixed with crispy pork cracklings, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 green plantains
- 1 cup pork cracklings
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup water (if needed)
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into chunks.
- In a large pot, boil the plantains in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the plantains and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the butter, pork cracklings, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Mash the ingredients together until smooth. If too thick, add water as needed.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add a bit more butter or water.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a larger Dominican meal.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and mashing
- Cuisine: Dominican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg