Mofongo might not look like much, but it sure is tasty. Mashed green plantains with garlic, olive oil and pork rinds (or bacon). Mofongo goes well with chicken or fish broth and can be stuffed with garlic shrimp, carne frita or octopus salad. It can also

Plantain mofongo is thought to originate in Puerto Rico, and is a dish made from fried green (unripe) plantains mashed together with garlic and crackling pork rinds, also known as chicharrón. To make mofongo, the plantains are sliced and fried until tend

To make mofongo, heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok until it reaches 350ºF. Next, peel the plantains, slice them into 1-inch rounds, and fry them until they're golden yellow. Then, place 4-5 pieces of fried plantain in the pilón and