DOMINICAN MANGU (MASHED GREEN PLANTAINS)

Learn how to make Dominican Mangu, a popular breakfast dish hailing from the Dominican Republic.

A Latin American dish consisting of green plantains that are boiled then mashed and topping with pickled red onions.

INGREDIENTS

– green plantains – vegan butter – olive oil – red onions – apple cider vinegar

STEP 1

Start by washing the green plantain to remove any dirt or debris.

STEP 2

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of the pink salt.

STEP 3

While the pot is boiling away, prepare the plantain by cutting off the ends and discarding them.

STEP 4

Then use a paring knife to score length ways down the skin only (being careful not to slice into the flesh), it is easier remove the peel scoring 2 edges of the plantain.

STEP 5

Use your thumbs to peel away the skin of the plantain and discard.

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