If you've set out to make a shrimp mofongo recipe, there are a few key tips you'll want to keep in mind as you work to perfect the dish. Texture is paramount when it comes to these classic ...

My mom always makes mofongo on special occasions (or when she gets in the mood to really cook), and her recipe is super delicious. Mofongo is a Latin-Caribbean dish made with mashed plantains and ...

1. For the mofongo, add the bacon to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the bacon until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and discard the excess fat reserving 2 tbsp. for later. Set the ...

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish, with Angolan roots. And, as Irma says, like any true Dominican, she can never get enough plantains, plus she loves shrimp. According to Irma, this dish represents her ...

In the newest episode of ‘A Taste of April,’ April Carrion’s new drag queen cooking series, she teaches us how to make mofongo, a Puerto Rican smashed fried-plantain dish. Below are the ingredients ...

Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Heat to 350 degrees, using a hot-oil thermometer to monitor temperature. Working in, fry plantains, rotating , until golden, 6-7 minutes. Use a slotted ...

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican favorite and a very easy dish to prepare for appetizers and a side dish on a main meal. Enjoy some international flavors from Puerto Rica with this amazing dish! 1) Pan fry ...

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Though many cultures use the banana-esque plantain as a starch source in their meals, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican styles of mofongo are among of the most delicious ways to eat the green, ...