Dominican Mangu
Mashed green plantains topped with pickled red onions, served with eggs, fried cheese, and salami for the legendary 'tres golpes' (three hits) breakfast.
Ingredients
- 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Salt
- Pickled onions: 1 red onion (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt
- For tres golpes: 4 eggs, 4 slices fried Dominican salami, 4 slices fried queso de freÃr
Instructions
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1
Boil plantain chunks in salted water until very tender, 20 minutes. Reserve some cooking water.
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2
Pickled onions: Pour boiling water over sliced onions, drain immediately. Toss with vinegar and salt. Set aside.
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3
Drain plantains. Mash with butter and cold water until smooth and creamy. Add reserved cooking water as needed for a smooth consistency. Season with salt.
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4
Top with pickled onions and a drizzle of the onion vinegar.
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5
Serve alongside fried eggs, fried salami slices, and fried cheese for the full Dominican breakfast experience.
