Mangú (Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Mangú is a creamy and comforting Dominican dish made with mashed green plantains. Simple, rich, and full of flavor, it’s a staple breakfast often served with sautéed onions, eggs, fried salami, and fried cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the mangú
- 3 green plantains, peeled and cut lengthwise (about 900 g)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (4 g)
- Water (for boiling)
- ½ cup water, at room temperature (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g)
For the onions
- ½ cup red onions, thinly sliced (75 g)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml)
Instructions
- Peel the plantains, slice them lengthwise, then cut each piece in half to create smaller sections.
- Add the plantains to a pot and cover with water. Stir in the salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook until the plantains are very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the plantains cook, place the sliced onions in a small bowl. Add the vinegar and a pinch of salt, then let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring gently, until softened and slightly translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain the plantains, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Mash the plantains immediately using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
- Add the butter and gradually pour in the reserved cooking water, a little at a time, while continuing to mash until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture by adding more water if needed until the mangú is soft and silky with minimal lumps.
- Serve warm, topped with the sautéed onions.
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Notes
- Use green (unripe) plantains only. Yellow plantains will result in a sweet and completely different dish.
- Mash the plantains while they are still hot for the smoothest texture. Add liquid gradually to control consistency and avoid making the mangú too loose.
- Mangú thickens as it cools. Add a splash of warm water and mix to loosen if needed before serving.
- For an extra smooth texture, you can use an immersion blender, but avoid over-blending.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg