Name: Mangú (Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 green plantains; 4 cups of water; 1 tsp sea salt or to taste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, cut into half moons; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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Mangú is a traditional Dominican dish that is served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is made up of boiled and mashed green plantains and topped with red onions sautéed with a bit of vinegar. It’s fast and easy to prepare, but also very hearty!

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

3 green plantains
4 cups of water
1 tsp sea salt or to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, cut into half moons
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off the plantains. Then, without removing the peels, slice into 1-inch segments.
2. In a medium saucepan, cover the plantains with water. Add salt and boil for 20 minutes, or until the plantains are cooked.
3. Remove plantains from heat, drain (retaining ¼ cup of the liquid), and remove skins.
4. In a medium bowl, place plantains and add garlic. Mash with a fork or potato masher, adding the preserved liquid until you get a smooth texture. Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
5. In a skillet, sauté the onion over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve mangú topped with sautéed onions.