A traditional Dominican side dish consisting of smashed green plantains, usually served with breakfast. Serve with your favorite protein, vegetables or cheese.
A traditional side dish, Dominican Mangu consists of seasoned, smashed green plantains usually served with breakfast. It is delicious topped with savory garnishes like sauteed red onions, salami, eggs, avocado or cheese.
Serves 6
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 25 min
Total Time 40 min
- 3 green plantains
- 1 qt water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sliced white onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 cup sliced anaheim peppers
- Place the plantains and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until plantains are tender but slightly firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cool plantains, and peel.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
- In a bowl, mash the plantains with the reserved liquid and salt. Transfer to a food processor, mix in the peppers, and puree. Serve the pureed plantain mixture topped with the onions.
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