Mangú (Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Mangú is a traditional Dominican dish that is served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is made up of boiled and mashed green plantains and topped with red onions sautéed with a bit of vinegar. It’s fast and easy to prepare, but also very hearty!
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 green plantains
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red onion, cut into half moons
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Cut the ends off the plantains. Then, without removing the peels, slice into 1-inch segments.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, cover the plantains with water. Add salt and boil for 20 minutes, or until the plantains are cooked.
- 3. Remove plantains from heat, drain (retaining ¼ cup of the liquid), and remove skins.
- 4. In a medium bowl, place plantains and add garlic. Mash with a fork or potato masher, adding the preserved liquid until you get a smooth texture. Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
- 5. In a skillet, sauté the onion over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes.
- 6. Serve mangú topped with sautéed onions.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. It is recommended to mash the plantains when they are still hot. As they cools, they harden, making it more difficult to get the desired consistency.
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