Cuban Fufu

By mahto

Ingredients

• 4 sweet plantains (peeled and cut into uniform pieces)
• 1/4 pound of bacon (cut into small pieces)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, cover plantains with lightly salted, cold water and bring to a boil.

2. Cook until plantains are soft (about 10 minutes).

3. Drain and mash the plantains. Set aside.

4. In a frying pan, sauté the bacon until brown. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic. Continue sautéing for about 5 minutes.

5. Remove the frying pan from the heat and drain excess bacon drippings. Leave about 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.

6. Gently fold in mashed plantains until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a dish, cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

Serves: 8 people.