Fufú de Plátano (Banana Fufu)
Fufú de Plátano is a traditional dish made from green plantains, seasoned and mashed to create a delicious side dish.
Equipment
- pot
- pan
- fork
- potato masher
Ingredients
Plantains and Seasoning
- 5 pieces green plantains
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- a pinch salt
Pork Belly
- 1 pound pork belly
- ½ piece red onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the plantains and chop each into 3-4 chunks, with skin on.
- Place in a pot and cover with water, season with salt and add lemon juice.
- Cook on medium heat for about 15-25 minutes, until tender.
- Cut the pork belly into cubes, season with salt, and fry until crispy.
- Keep about ½ cup of the fat, discard the rest, and sauté onion and garlic in the fat until golden.
- Ladle 1 cup of the cooking water, drain plantains, peel using a fork, and mash the pulp.
- Add reserved hot water as needed for consistency, mix in fried onion, garlic, and half the pork belly cracklings.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra onion, cracklings, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Enjoy fresh Fufú de Plátano as a delicious side dish with a variety of main courses.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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