Mofongo con Carne Frita

Ingredientes

• para the Carne Frita (Fried cerdo Bites):
• 5 lbs cerdo shoulder o cerdo ribs, cut into bite-sized chunks 🥩
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 3 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp orange juice 🍊
• 2 cups vegetable oil (para frying)
• para the Mofongo (Mashed plátanos):
• 3 grande plátanos verdes, peeled y cut into thick slices 🍌
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 3 tbsp mantequilla o cerdo fat 🧈
• 0.25 tsp sal
• 0.25 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 cup crispy bacon bits (opcional) 🥓
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 cup pollo broth (para softening the mofongo)
• para Garnishing & Serving:
• picado fresco cilantro 🌿
• ajo sauce o ají dipping sauce

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the cerdo
2. 2In a bowl, mix adobo, pimienta negra, oregano, cumin, ajo, vinegar, y orange juice.
3. 3Coat the cerdo chunks in the marinade y let sit para at least 20 minutes (o overnight para extra flavor).
4. 42️⃣ Fry the cerdo
5. 5calienta vegetable oil in a deep pan over mediano-high calienta.
6. 6Fry the cerdo chunks para 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown y crispy.
7. 7Drain on paper towels y reserva.
8. 83️⃣ Prepare the Mofongo
9. 9In a separate pan, calienta aceite de oliva y cocina ajo until fragrant.
10. 10Fry the plátano slices in hot oil until golden y tender, about 5 minutes per side.
11. 11Remove y mash in a grande bowl con mantequilla (o cerdo fat), ajo, sal, pepper, y crispy bacon bits.
12. 12Slowly add pollo broth, mashing until desired consistency is reached.
13. 134️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
14. 14Shape the mofongo into pequeño mounds y sirve con crispy carne frita on the side.
15. 15termina con fresco cilantro y sirve con ajo sauce o a tangy dipping sauce.