Fufu de Platano (Cuban Boiled Mashed Plantains)

Ingrédients

• 2 large yellow medium-ripe plantains (peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 1 large green plantain (peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lb pork belly (cut into small 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1/4 cup yellow onions (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 cup chicken stock (divided)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Préparation

1. 1

   In a large saucepan with salted water, bring to a boil and add green plantain chunks first. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Now, add in the ripe plantains and cook for another 10 minutes until the plantains are softened.

3. 3

   In the meantime, add two pinches of salt to the pork pieces.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil at medium heat. Add the pork pieces and sauté until browned and crispy. Drain and transfer the pork pieces to a bowl but leave the pork drippings in the skillet.

5. 5

   Heat the pork drippings at medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside.

6. 6

   Drain the plantains and transfer to a bowl. Start mashing the plantains using a potato masher or a fork. Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and 4-5 tablespoons of the garlic-onion-lime sauce and continue mashing.

7. 7

   Fold in the pork pieces but leave some to sprinkle on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Continue adding chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, and mashing until you get a soft, thick paste-like consistency, like mashed potatoes.

9. 9

   Serve hot!