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Mangú con los tres golpes
Put the plantain chunks in a pan with a teaspoon of salt, cover with water and boil until completely soft, 20 to 25 minutes. A knife should slide in with no resistance.
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How long does Mangú con los tres golpes take?
45 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
How much vinegar?
3 tbsp (white) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Dominican salami → Thick-cut cooked ham or Spam. Not the same, but fried hard at the edges it does the same salty job.
What should I watch for?
Frying cheese spits. Dry the slices on kitchen paper first.
Any tips from this recipe?
Buy plantains that are hard and fully green with no yellow patches. Peel them under running water if the sap bothers your hands. Leftover mangú is reheated by beating in a little hot water or milk and stirring over low heat. Avocado slices on the side are common and welcome.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftover mangú is reheated by beating in a little hot water or milk and stirring over low heat.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.