Ingredients

 

3 green plantains

¼ Cup of pork rinds or cracklings *you can purchase these in the latin foods section of your supermarket or as I prefer, you can make them fresh.  You can also substitute with crunchy bacon or sauteed shrimp)

4-5 garlic cloves 

Salt and Pepper

3 teaspoons of olive oil

canola or olive oil for frying

 

Instructions

Peel the plantains, cut them into 1 inch slices

Heat oil in a frying pan on medium - high heat (make sure you have enough oil to cover the plantains)

Once oil is hot, fry the plantains in batches and cook for about 4-6 minutes, until they are golden brown and tender.  Do not overcrowd your frying pan.  

 

Remove the cooked plantains with a slotted metal spoon, and place on a paper towel to drain

 

Using a mortar and pestle, work in batches to mash garlic, plantains, pork, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper until everything is well incorporated. This will likely take 4 - 5 batches.

 

Shape the mixture  into a half-dome shape using a small condiment bowl as a mold.

 

Serve with Rice, meat or seafood.