Mangu (Mashed Plantains)



Time: 25 mins

Serves: 4


Ingredients

  • 4 unripe plantains
  • 4 T butter
  • 2 T oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 T vinegar
  • 1 c cold water
  • salt

Directions

Peel the plantains and cut into 8 pieces. Boil the plantains adding 2 t of salt to the water. When the plantains are very tender turn off the heat.

While the plantains are boiling, heat a tablespoon of oil in a shallow pan. Sauté the onions, add the salt and vinegar. Reserve.

Take the plantains out of the water and mash them with a fork. Add the butter and the cold water and keep mashing until it is very smooth. Garnish with the onions and serve with scrambled eggs or deep-friend slices of salami.