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    Home » Instant Pot » How to Make Mangú from Dominican Republic

    How to Make Mangú from Dominican Republic

    Published on Oct 31, 2020 Modified: Oct 29, 2020 by The Foreign Fork This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Mangú Dominicana is made very commonly in the Dominican Republic by boiling plantains and then mashing them. Mangú is typically topped with red onions and served at breakfast. 

    Mangú Dominicana on a plate with sauteed red onions

    “Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!”

    Why Make this Recipe

    1. “Travel” to the Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic is a beautiful and FUN place to visit. The views are indescribable and the people are so much fun to spend time around! And don’t get me started on the food… If you want to get a taste of DR without visiting, you can try making this recipe for mangú at home! It will give you a “taste” of vacation without leaving your home 🙂 
    2. 3 Ingredient Recipe: Making mangú (mashed plantains) really only uses three ingredients: plantains, salt, and a bit of butter if you’d like. You can make an incredibly cheap side dish or breakfast with just the ingredients listed. 
    3. 6 Minute Recipe: Not only do you not need a lot of ingredients to make this recipe, you also don’t need a lot of time! Just like making mashed potatoes, plantains can sometimes take about 20 minutes to boil. Making them in the Instant Pot shortens this process considerably and brings breakfast or dinner to the table faster. 

    Ingredients in this Recipe

    Ingredients for mangú
    1. Plantains: For this recipe, make sure to use plantains that aren’t ripe yet. The riper the plantain, the sweeter it is! Typically, ripe plantains are reserved for desserts, while non-ripe plantains are for savory dishes. 
    2. Red Onion: The red onion portion of this recipe is completely optional, and not a requirement to make Mangú. The red onions are most traditionally cooked in vinegar, though I chose to saute mine in oil instead. 

    How to Make this Recipe

    Step 1: Cook the Plantains

    collage of cooking plantains in the Instant Pot

    Peel your plantains and cut them into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Place them in the Instant Pot with the water and secure the lid. 

    Turn the cooking pressure to HIGH for 6 minutes. When the cook time has completed, perform a Quick Release. 

    Mash the plantains with a potato masher. You can also add some butter if you wish!

    Step 2: Cook the Red Onions

    Collage of sauteed red onions

    Remove the mangú from the Instant Pot and wash the pot. Turn the pot to SAUTE and add the olive oil until warmed. 

    Add the red onion to the pot and stir occasionally until the onion is cooked all the way. Add some salt to taste.  

    Place the red onions on top of the mangú. Enjoy! 

    Expert Tips

    mashed plantains in the Instant Pot
    • Though it is NOT traditional, I did add a bit of milk into my mangú to help the consistency just a bit. 
    • Mangú is traditionally eaten as a breakfast dish in the Dominican Republic. Serve up your recipe with some fried eggs! If you want to complete a “traditional” Dominican breakfast, you can also add salami, fried cheese, and avocado to your plate. 
    • It is typical to also season the water with Adobo before cooking the plantains in the water as well. 

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the difference between mangú and mofongo? 

    Plate of mangú with red onions

    Mofongo and Mangú are very familiar to one another. They are both made with mashed plantains and are popular dishes in the Caribbean! Mofongo is a popular dish in Puerto Rico, whereas Mangú is more likely found in the Dominican Republic. 

    A large difference between how to make the two is that the plantains are boiled in mangú, but are fried in mofongo! 

    How to Reheat Mangú? 

    You can reheat mangú very easily by covering them with a wet paper towel and putting them in the microwave until warmed through! 

    Did you like this recipe for Instant Pot Mangú? If so, don’t forget to check out these other recipes I picked out just for you: 

    • Plantain Chips from The Bahamas 
    • Red Beans and Plantains from Burundi
    • Homemade Tostones 

    Instant Pot Mangú from the Dominican Republic

    Mangú Dominicana is made very commonly in the Dominican Republic by boiling plantains and then mashing them. Mangú is typically topped with red onions and served at breakfast.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Dominican, Dominican Republic
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 341kcal
    Author: The Foreign Fork

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 4 plantains, not yet ripe
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 tbsp butter, optional
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 red onion, cut into strips

    Instructions

    • Peel your plantains and cut them into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Place them in the Instant Pot with the water and secure the lid. Turn the cooking pressure to HIGH for 6 minutes. When the cook time has completed, perform a Quick Release.
    • Mash the plantains with a potato masher. You can also add some butter if you wish!
    • Remove the mangú from the Instant Pot and wash the pot. Turn the pot to SAUTE and add the olive oil until warmed.
    • Add the red onion to the pot and stir occasionally until the onion is cooked all the way. Add some salt to taste.
    • Place the red onions on top of the mangú. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 
    Recipe was made using an 8 qt pot.
    • Plantains: For this recipe, make sure to use plantains that aren’t ripe yet. The riper the plantain, the sweeter it is! Typically, ripe plantains are reserved for desserts, while non-ripe plantains are for savory dishes.
    • Red Onion: The red onion portion of this recipe is completely optional, and not a requirement to make Mangú. The red onions are most traditionally cooked in vinegar, though I chose to saute mine in oil instead.
    • Though it is NOT traditional, I did add a bit of milk into my mangú to help the consistency just a bit. 
    • Mangú is traditionally eaten as a breakfast dish in the Dominican Republic. Serve up your recipe with some fried eggs! If you want to complete a “traditional” Dominican breakfast, you can also add salami, fried cheese, and avocado to your plate. 
    • It is typical to also season the water with Adobo before cooking the plantains in the water as well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2193IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Joel says

      March 27, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Los tres golpea amigo. Mucha gracias para eso.

      Reply
    2. Karalee says

      May 03, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for pioneering plantains in the Instant Pot. I added some ginger root water I previously made in the Instant Pot, and set it on “steam”, natural release. Nice flavors.

      Reply
      • The Foreign Fork says

        May 03, 2021 at 7:37 pm

        Wow that sounds like a delicious addition!! I’m going to need to try that 🙂 Thanks for the addition!

        Reply

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