Fufu de Platano (Cuban Boiled Mashed Plantains)
Fufu de Platano, a beloved Cuban classic, celebrates the beauty of mashed plantains. Ripe and unripe plantains are boiled and then mashed to a creamy perfection. Seasoned with salt, onions, garlic, a hint of lime, and a touch of chicken stock, it's a burst of Cuban flavors in every spoonful. Whether as a side dish to your favorite main dish or enjoyed solo, it's a delightful harmony of sweet and savory, capturing the essence of Cuban cuisine with each delectable bite.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow medium-ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 large green plantain, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lb pork belly, cut into small 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup yellow onions, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 cup chicken stock, divided
- Salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan with salted water, bring to a boil and add green plantain chunks first. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Now, add in the ripe plantains and cook for another 10 minutes until the plantains are softened.
- In the meantime, add two pinches of salt to the pork pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil at medium heat. Add the pork pieces and sauté until browned and crispy. Drain and transfer the pork pieces to a bowl but leave the pork drippings in the skillet.
- Heat the pork drippings at medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside.
- Drain the plantains and transfer to a bowl. Start mashing the plantains using a potato masher or a fork. Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and 4-5 tablespoons of the garlic-onion-lime sauce and continue mashing.
- Fold in the pork pieces but leave some to sprinkle on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue adding chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, and mashing until you get a soft, thick paste-like consistency, like mashed potatoes.
- Serve hot!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 550kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 41mg, Potassium: 808mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 1018IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
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