Crema De Malanga

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Set a pot with water to boil. When water is at a rolling boil add the malanga pieces and boil for 15 minutes until malanga is "fall apart" tender

Step 2

In a separate small pot add 1 cup of milk, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 4 cloves of chopped garlic. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent

Step 3

Remove malanga from pot and place into a deep bowl along with 4-6 small ladles of the reserve boiling liquid. Add in the milk sauce and the cream cheese. It's ok if a few onions fall in.

Step 4

Blend up the malanga with an immersion blender. When it is creamy, add 1/2 stick of butter and continue blending. Add a tsp of salt, blend it in and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. If mixture is too thick add some more reserve water until you reach the desired consistency

Step 5

Serve in a bowl

Step 6

Alternatively you can add some cheddar cheese to the top of the bowl and bake until the cheese bubbles and chars a bit. "Au Gratin". Air fryer 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Oven 350 degrees for 15 minutes