Plantain Mash

Name: Plantain Mash
Ingredients: 4 plantains semi-ripe, pintones, not too ripe, yellow with only a few black flecks; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 slices bacon thick-sliced, cut in thin strips; 2 tablespoons lard OR oil; 4 cloves garlic minced

5 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 plantains semi-ripe, pintones, not too ripe, yellow with only a few black flecks
1 teaspoon salt
5 slices bacon thick-sliced, cut in thin strips
2 tablespoons lard OR oil
4 cloves garlic minced

Directions

1

Cut the semi-ripe plantains in several pieces, place in a pot and cover amply with water. Add salt and boil until plantains are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and peel. Press the plantains through a potato ricer or vegetable mill, or mash very well with a fork to make a smooth puree. Do not use a food processor.
2

Cook the bacon in a large skillet at low heat until it is cooked by not crisp. Drain and reserve the bacon, discard the bacon fat (or save for another use).
3

In that same skillet heat 2 tablespoons of lard or oil over medium heat; add the minced garlic and stir. Before the garlic begins to color, add the plantain mash and the reserved bacon. Using a wooden spoon, stir to mix well. Reduce heat to warm while cooking the chops.