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Nutritional Values
670kcal
45gProtein
50gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Mofongo de Ropa Vieja
How to order / say it
Say it
Mofongo de Ropa Vieja — [Moh-fon-go de Roh-pah Vie-ha]
Order
I'll take the mofongo with beef.
Locally
Voy a tomar el mofongo con ropa vieja.
Say locally
Fried plantains mashed with garlic and mixed with seasoned shredded beef.
Why try it?
This dish combines the traditional Puerto Rican mofongo with a rich beef ragout, symbolizing Culebra's embrace of hearty flavors and local produce.
How it tastes
The mofongo is savory, garlicky, and dense while the beef adds a tender, flavorful depth, offering a satisfying contrast in taste and texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1952
Mofongo has been a staple since the 19th century, but Culebra's unique integration of ropa vieja started in the early 1950s as a fusion of culinary traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g green plantains
- 🥩 250 g shredded beef
- 🧄 20 g garlic
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
- 🥣 200 ml chicken broth
- 🧄 50 g onion
Method
- 1 Fry plantains until golden brown.
- 2 Mash fried plantains with garlic and chicken broth.
- 3 Cook shredded beef with onions until tender.
- 4 Mix plantain mash with seasoned beef; serve hot.
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