Fufú de Plátano

This is a classic Cuban side dish. It is also known simply as fufú.

Number of Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:
4 green plantains
1 lb. pork belly to make pork rinds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Directions:
1. Cut off the ends of the plantains, make a deep incision all along the thick peel to easily pry it off. Cut plantains into thick rounds and drop into boiling water with salt and lemon juice. Turn heat to low and simmer until tender.
2. Peel the garlic cloves and mash them.
3. Cut the pork belly into small pieces and fry them until they lose the fat and the skin starts to bubble. At this point you should have pork rinds.
4. Mash the boiled plantains, mixing the plantain with the pork rinds.
5. Saute the mashed garlic in a little bit of oil.
6. Blend the garlic into the plantain/pork rind mix.
7. Serve hot and garnish with lemon wedge.



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