Mofongo De Camarones Food

MOFONGO

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mash the garlic with the olive oil in a mortar and pestle. Combine garlic mixture with the pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside.
• Fry the plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer the fried plantains into the bowl with the garlic mixture. Toss to coat. Mash the coated plantains with the mortar and pestle until smooth. Season with salt. Roll the plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.

MOFONGO CON CAMARONES

Steps:

• MOFONGO Heat canola oil in a sauté pan and fry sliced plantains until soft. Add garlic cloves, Tropical Food's Diet Delight® and butter or margarine to the hot plantains, mash. SOFRITO Puree onion, green pepper, oregano and garlic in a food processor. CAMARONES GUISADOS Heat tomato sauce and sofrito in a sauté pan. Add garlic, onion, red pepper, yellow pepper and green pepper; simmer until soft. Add diced tomato and shrimp; bring to a simmer and cook until shrimp turn pink and firm. Season with salt and pepper. Plate with mofongo.