Dominican Mangú (Mashed Plantains)

Ingredients

• For the Mangú:
• 3 green plantains, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 0.5 cup plantain water (reserved from boiling)
• For the Sautéed Onions:
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• For Serving (Los Tres Golpes – The Three Hits!):
• 4 slices Dominican fried cheese
• 4 slices Dominican salami (Salchichón), fried
• 2 fried eggs

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Mangú
2. 21️⃣ Boil the Plantains
3. 3In a pot of boiling salted water, cook peeled plantains for 20-25 minutes until very soft. 🍌🔥
4. 42️⃣ Mash Until Smooth
5. 5Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
6. 6Mash plantains while adding butter and reserved water gradually until smooth and creamy. 🧈✨
7. 7Sauté the Onions
8. 83️⃣ Cook the Onions
9. 9In a skillet, heat olive oil, add red onions, vinegar, and salt, and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. 🧅🔥
10. 10Prepare Los Tres Golpes
11. 114️⃣ Fry the Cheese & Salami
12. 12In the same pan, fry cheese and salami until golden and crispy. 🧀🥩🔥
13. 135️⃣ Cook the Eggs
14. 14Fry eggs to your preferred doneness. 🍳✨
15. 15Serve & Enjoy
16. 166️⃣ Plate the Mangú
17. 17Top with sautéed onions and serve with fried cheese, salami, and eggs for a full Dominican breakfast experience! 🍌🔥