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Savory Mofongo Recipe with Garlic Shrimp and Pork Cracklings

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A hearty and flavorful Puerto Rican dish featuring mashed green plantains with pork cracklings and garlicky shrimp, perfect for a comforting meal full of soul.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón), roughly chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel the green plantains and slice into 1-inch rounds. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain well.
  2. While still warm, transfer plantains to a mortar and pestle or bowl. Add butter and a splash of chicken broth. Mash until chunky but cohesive. Season lightly with salt.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Fold chopped pork cracklings into the mashed plantains, reserving some for garnish.
  6. Shape the mofongo into small balls or mound on plates. Top with garlic shrimp and sprinkle remaining pork cracklings on top.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

If mofongo feels dry, add more chicken broth a tablespoon at a time to achieve a moist but firm mash. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Garlic should be sautéed just until golden to avoid bitterness. Pork cracklings can be substituted with fried bacon bits if unavailable. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil. Fresh lime juice brightens the shrimp flavor.

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