Mangu de Guineo Verde [Video+Recipe] Green Banana Mash

Mangu de guineo verde (green banana mash).

Mangu de Guineo Verde [Video+Recipe] Green Banana Mash

A great alternative for breakfast, this Mangu de guineo verde or green banana mash, is a lovely base dish for lovely Dominican morning meal.

Course Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine Dominican, Latino

Keyword guineo verde majado, guineo verde recipe, pure de guineo verde

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

4 green bananas
1¼ teaspoons salt divided (may add more to taste)
4 tablespoons olive oil or butter, whichever you prever

Instructions

1. Scoring bananas

Cut the two tips of the green bananas, and score the peel in one long cut.
⚠️ Raw green bananas may stain your hands or clothes, so you may want to wear gloves and an apron. Another alternative is scoring it in a pot full of water.

2. Boiling

Place the banana in a pot, and add enough water to cover them plus an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Boil covered until they are very tender, and the peel has started to come off (about 15 minutes).

3. Peel bananas

Remove the banana from the water and place on a paper towel.
Using two forks, carefully remove and discard the peels.

4. Mashing bananas

Place in a deep dish, and mash until there are no lumps.
Add oil and extra salt -if needed, and progressively add enough water at room temperature until it turns into a very smooth puree.

5. Serving

Serve right away (see these serving suggestions above the recipe).

Video

Notes

Notice that the serving size for this dish is considerably smaller than with traditional mangu de platanos, so you may want to double the recipe if you want a bigger serving per person.

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