Traditional Puerto Rican Mofongo (25 Minutes!)

Name: Traditional Puerto Rican Mofongo (25 Minutes!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil; 3 green plantains; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4-5 garlic cloves; 1 cup chicharrón (crispy pork skin); 1 tbsp butter, room temperature

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Mofongo is a popular Puerto Rican side dish made with fried green plantains mashed by hand together with chicharrones (crispy pork skin) and fresh garlic. It's traditionally served with stews, sauces, or broth, and makes for a super delicious main or side. Because of the crispy texture from the pork rinds, it's best enjoyed fresh!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:48:46 GMT