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several small mashed plantain mofongo cups filled with garlicky shrimp, arranged on a wide slate platter, garnished with cilantro and lime, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mofonguitos Rellenos

Mini mofongo cups filled with garlicky shrimp and made from fried mashed plantains.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 green plantains peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lb shrimp peeled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Fry the plantain slices in the vegetable oil until tender and golden, then drain.
  2. Mash the fried plantains with the garlic, olive oil, and salt until chunky.
  3. Press the mash into greased muffin cups to form little bowls.
  4. Saute the shrimp with sofrito until pink and cooked through.
  5. Spoon the shrimp into the plantain cups and serve warm.

Notes

A mortar and pestle gives the most authentic mofongo texture if you have one.