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

Name: How to Make Mangu [Recipe + Video] Dominican Mashed Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 plantain (green, unripe); 1½ teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 red onion; 1 tablespoon fruit vinegar; salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
348 kcal
Course
Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine
South American, Dominican

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

Oriana Walker

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Learn how to make mangú dominicano, our iconic mashed plantain dish, and favorite Dominican breakfast side dish, with this simple step-by-step Dominican mangu recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

To make mangu

2 plantain (green, unripe)
1½ teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil, whichever you prever

To make onion garnish

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 red onion large
1 tablespoon fruit vinegar
salt

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Instructions

1. Peeling plantains

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

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

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

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

Garnish mangu with the onions and serve per suggestions above.

Notes

Keep in mind that once cooled, and by the time you get it to the table, it will become thicker so make it a bit thinner than you'd think you like it.
Keep in mind that once cooled, and by the time you get it to the table, it will become thicker so make it a bit thinner than you'd think you like it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 990mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 2015IU (40%) Vitamin C 37.4mg (42%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	348kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	63g	21%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	886mg	37%
Potassium	990mg	21%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	29g	58%
Vitamin A	2015IU	40%
Vitamin C	37.4mg	42%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1.3mg	7%