Mangu Recipe Video Dominican Mashed Plantains

MANGU (DOMINICAN MASHED PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two.
• Add the plantains to a pot and boil in enough water to cover them until they are very tender. Add salt to the water before the water breaks the boil.
• Remove the plantains from the water and mash them right away with a fork until they are very smooth and there are few to no lumps. Mix in butter, and water. Keep mashing and mixing until smooth.
• In a small bowl combine onions, vinegar and salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook while stirring until they become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish mangu with the onions and serve with eggs, Dominican fried salami and fried cheese.

MANGU [RECIPE + VIDEO] DOMINICAN MASHED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel the plantains (see how-to) and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two. You can remove the center where the seeds are located (optional, this is just my preference for a smoother mangú).
• Boil the plantains in enough water to cover them plus an inch until they are very tender, having added the salt to the water before the water breaks the boil.
• Remove the plantains from the water and mash them right away with a fork until they are very smooth and there are few to no lumps (be careful not to burn yourself). Mix in butter, and progressively add a cup of water at room temperature and keep mashing and mixing until it turns into a very smooth puree (see tips below).
• Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook and stir until they become translucent. Pour in vinegar and season with salt to taste.
• Garnish mangu with the onions and serve per suggestions above.