Key Parameters
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Mofongo relleno (Puerto Rico): Pounded plantain acts as edible bowl for seafood stew fillings
- 2.
Mofongo with chicharrón (Dominican Republic): Pork cracklings add textural contrast to smooth plantain base
- 3.
Trifongo (Cuba): Combination of plantain, yuca and malanga creates layered starch textures
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization