Dominican Mangú

12 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR

Dominican Mangú

Dominican mangu is mashed plantains served with fried cheese, fried Dominican salami, fried eggs and garnish with cooked onions. So delicious and easy to mak!
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Dominican mangu is mashed plantains served with fried cheese, fried Dominican salami, fried eggs and garnish with cooked onions. So delicious and easy to mak!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

1HR

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Plantain
4
Unripe Plantains
Butter
1/3 cup
Butter
Water
1/2 cup
Cold Water
Salt
1 Tbsp
Salt
Red Onion
1
Small Red Onion, sliced
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar
or Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
Cooking Oil
1/2 cup
Cooking Oil
Dominican Salami
to taste
Dominican Salami
Cheese
to taste
Cheese, sliced
Egg
to taste
Eggs

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
296
Fat
28.0 g
Protein
0.8 g
Carbs
14.3 g
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author_avatar
In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Peel the Plantains (4) and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two.
step 1 Peel the Plantains (4) and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two.
step 2
Add plantains to a large saucepan, add enough water to cover them ( I added five cups of water). Turn on the heat to high and bring to a boil.
step 2 Add plantains to a large saucepan, add enough water to cover them ( I added five cups of water). Turn on the heat to high and bring to a boil.
step 3
Once it is at boiling point, add Salt (1 Tbsp), stir and reduce heat to medium high and boil for 18-20 minutes or until they are tender.
step 3 Once it is at boiling point, add Salt (1 Tbsp), stir and reduce heat to medium high and boil for 18-20 minutes or until they are tender.
step 4
About 10 minutes before plantains are done, add frying Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) to a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the Eggs (to taste) to your liking.
step 4 About 10 minutes before plantains are done, add frying Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) to a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the Eggs (to taste) to your liking.
step 5
Then fry the Cheese (to taste) until it's golden brown on both sides. Fry the Dominican Salami (to taste) until it develops color on both sides.
step 5 Then fry the Cheese (to taste) until it's golden brown on both sides. Fry the Dominican Salami (to taste) until it develops color on both sides.
step 6
To fry the onion, in a skillet over medium high heat, add Cooking Oil (1/2 cup) and let it get warm, add sliced Red Onion (1), Distilled White Vinegar (1 Tbsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp), stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it softens a little.
step 6 To fry the onion, in a skillet over medium high heat, add Cooking Oil (1/2 cup) and let it get warm, add sliced Red Onion (1), Distilled White Vinegar (1 Tbsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp), stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it softens a little.
step 7
Drain plantains leaving a little bit of the cooking water behind, mash them with a potato masher or a drinking cup, preferably plastic or aluminum. Once mashed mix in Butter (1/3 cup) and continue mashing until smooth, some lumps are ok!
step 7 Drain plantains leaving a little bit of the cooking water behind, mash them with a potato masher or a drinking cup, preferably plastic or aluminum. Once mashed mix in Butter (1/3 cup) and continue mashing until smooth, some lumps are ok!
step 8
Add the Water (1/2 cup) and stir to incorporate, then add the oil from the onions and stir. Serve!
step 8 Add the Water (1/2 cup) and stir to incorporate, then add the oil from the onions and stir. Serve!

Tags

Breakfast
Gluten-Free
Brunch
Comfort Food
Lunch
Caribbean
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Side Dish
Summer
Vegetables
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