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.
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Why Make this Recipe
- “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 🙂
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
How to Make this Recipe
Step 1: Cook the Plantains
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
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
- 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?
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
- Dominican Breakfast Foods
Instant Pot Mangú from the Dominican Republic
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
- 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.
Amanda says
This was fantastic! I also added some A2 milk for creaminess when mashing. I also sprinkled some Badia Complete, cayenne, and paprika before topping with the sautéed onions. Soooo good! This will become a staple dish for us. Thank you!
The Foreign Fork says
I’m so glad you loved the recipe Amanda! Your spice additions sound wonderful 🙂 Thank you for leaving a review!
Joel says
Los tres golpea amigo. Mucha gracias para eso.
Karalee says
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.
The Foreign Fork says
Wow that sounds like a delicious addition!! I’m going to need to try that 🙂 Thanks for the addition!