MUFUNGO RECIPES

Steps:

• Peel the plantains, cut them into 1 1/2-inch slices, soak them in salty water for 15 minutes, drain them and dry them before putting them on the hot skillet with oil.
• Fry them for about 12 minutes at medium-low heat or until they turn light brown. Make sure to turn them. Do not brown them too much, so they are easy to mash. Stick a fork in them to check if they are done.
• Remove them and mash them on a mortar. Add some mashed garlic and pieces of chicharrón.
• Once you have mashed all the plantains, mold them into the shape of half sphere using your hands or a container. Serve hot with chicken broth or your favorite meat.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Peel plantains; cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in a skillet; add plantains and cook until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish; reserving oil. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mash plantain in the baking dish, using a fork until the texture resembles corn bread stuffing. Add pork rinds; mix in onion-garlic mixture and salt. Pour in broth, dot with 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons margarine, and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.