Mofongo

== Ingredients ==
* 3 Green plantains (per serving.) Peeled and cut in half. 
* 3 to 4 tablespoons of mojo (mojo can be found on the foundation page.) 
* 1 teaspoon of oregano. 
* salt and pepper to taste. 
* 1 can of crushed tomatoes. 
* 3 to 4 tablespoons of sofrito (sofrito can also be found on the foundation page.) 
* 3 tablespoons of olive oil. 
* 4 ounces of Chicharon (crushed)
== Directions ==
# Place olive oil and bring up to heat, in a pot big enough to hold the can of crushed tomatoes. 
# Add sofrito and stir, when it starts to bubble add the can of tomatoes stir and lower heat. 
# Add oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer slowly for about 10 to 15 minutes then set aside. 
# Place plantains in a large pot with cold salted water, be careful not to over salt about 1 teaspoon should be enough. 
# Place pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook until tender. 
# Remove from heat and set aside. 
# Place cooked plantains in a large mortar a piece at a time with a spoon of mojo and crush with the pestle. Add a piece of Chicharon and continue crushing. 
# Continue this process until you have made on portion. 
# Scoop out and shape into a ball and place on a plate. Pour some of the crushed tomato over the Mofongo and serve. #If you rather you can pour a little mojo instead of the tomato.
Category:Puerto Rican Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Plantain Recipes
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