This is one of the best known and most representative recipes of the Dominican cuisine. It could probably be called Dominicans' official breakfast dish. A must-try for those sampling our cuisine. You can see instructions with pictures here.

Time: 20 Mins
Difficulty: Easy
Serve: 4 people

Before starting to cook: Peel the plantains and cut into 8 pieces.

Ingredients:

• 4 unripe plantains
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 2 large onions
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 cup of cold water
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Boil the plantains adding 2 teaspoons of salt to the water. When the plantains are very tender turn off the heat.
   
2. While the plantains are boiling, heat a tablespoon of oil in a shallow pan. Sautee the onions, add the salt and the vinegar. Reserve.
   
3. Take the plantains out of the water and mash them with a fork. Add the butter and the cold water and keep mashing until it is very smooth. Garnish with the onions and serve with scrambled eggs or deep-fried slices of salami.

I made this recipe for my Dominican boyfriend, and he told me it was one of the best he's ever tasted. I know I think it is even better than at the Dominican restaurants around here —*and we live in Washington Heights!

It is one of the best Dominican Dishes.

My husband beats me big time when making mangu - how come in this recipe it calls for cold water when using to mash the plaintains? My husband read this recipe and stated that the cold water would only make the mangu hard. Please shed some light.

thanks

Tell him to try it.

Is there any way to alter the classic mangu recipe to be similar to Mofongo... But without the pork, or even some of the seasonings??? Such as simply adding a bit of crush garlic and adobo in the process??? I want to try it, but am a bit afraid... Any help is appreciated!
Sara

wHEN i MADE IT i USED HOT WATER THE WATER FROM BOILING THE PLANTIANS. THAT'S WHAT I WAS TAUGHT.