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How to Make Mangu [Recipe + Video] Dominican Mashed Plantains
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.
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
Ingredients
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
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).
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.