How to Make Mangu [Recipe + Video] Dominican Mashed Plantain

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 plantain (green, unripe)

1½ teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil, whichever you prever)

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 red onion (large)

1 tablespoon fruit vinegar

salt

Directions

1. Peeling plantains

Peeling

Peel the plantains (see how-to) and cut lengthwise, then divide each half into two. You can remove the center where the seeds are located (optional, this is just my preference for a smoother mangú).

2. Boiling

Boiling

Boil the plantains in enough water to cover them plus an inch until they are very tender, having added the salt to the water before the water breaks the boil.

3. Mashing plantains

Mashing

Remove the plantains from the water and mash them right away with a fork until they are very smooth and there are few to no lumps (be careful not to burn yourself). Mix in butter, and progressively add a cup of water at room temperature and keep mashing and mixing until it turns into a very smooth puree (see tips below).

4. Cooking onions

Cooking onions

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook and stir until they become translucent. Pour in vinegar and season with salt to taste.

5. Serving

Serving

Garnish mangu with the onions and serve per suggestions above.

Nutrition

• Calories: 348 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 886 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 63 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 29 g
• Protein: 3 g