Mangú

Mangú is the Dominican Republic's favorite plantain-based cuisine and an iconic Dominican breakfast food. Dominican mangú, a creamy, smooth plantain mash, is a delicious way to start the day and a memorable delight if you try it for the first time.

Mangú (the creamiest mashed green plantain this side of heaven), cheese, Dominican salami, and fried eggs make up this dish, which is a magnificent work of texture and flavor.

This is one of the most well-known and well-representative Dominican recipes. It's undoubtedly the Dominican Republic's official morning dish. For those trying their food for the first time, this is a must-try. Despite this, you occasionally hear "el plátano embrutece." It implies that eating plantains is linked to intellectual deficiency.

In actuality, not have a single Dominican who disapproves of Mangú. One of the great things about this country is that, despite sayings like 'el platano embrutece,' which are more in joke than serious, Dominicans are fiercely proud of and appreciative of their traditional cuisine. This statement is becoming less and less common.

Ingredients:

• Plantain (green, unripe)
• Salt
• Butter, or olive oil, whichever you prefer
• Red onion
• Fruit vinegar