Mofongo: Puerto Rican Fried Plantains With Seitan

This mofongo uses seasoned seitan to deliver the expected textures and flavors of this quintessential Puerto Rican dish. Serve mofongo on top of cooked rice or with grilled vegetables.

Mofongo: Puerto Rican Fried Plantains With Seitan [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 4 large whole green plantains
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon adobo spice blend
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 ounces seitan, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth

Preparation

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1/2-inch slices. In a large bowl, combine the plantain slices, water, and salt. Allow the plantains to soak for 15 minutes. Remove the plantains and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess water. While the plantains are soaking, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil, adobo spice mix, paprika, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Add the seitan and toss to coat. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat another 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the plantains to the skillet and fry until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the plantains and transfer to plate covered with a paper towel to absorb the oil.
3. In the same skillet, add the seitan and cook until it is crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Combine the seitan, plantains, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and vegetable broth in a food processor. Pulse until combined into a mashed texture. Don’t overprocess; it should be chunky.
5. Fill a 1-cup bowl with one-quarter of the mofongo and press it down to pack it tightly. Loosen the mofongo with a knife around the sides of the bowl, turn it upside down, and drop it on a plate in a mound.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/mofongo/