Puerto Rican Mofongo

Ingredients

• 2 green plantain
• 1 teaspoons adobo
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic (or 1 small garlic clove)
• 6 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the ends of the plantain and make a vertical line on opposite sides and peel. Cut into circles that are about 1 1/2 inch thick.

2. 2

   In a medium pan add your oil. Fry for 3 1/2 minutes on each side over medium heat.

3. 3

   Now add your fried plantains to your pilon and start mashing. Do this for about 2 minutes and you will start seeing the plantain getting smooth.

4. 4

   Add your adobo and garlic and mash for another minute. Finally add your butter and mash for another minute. Serve right away and enjoy.