Project Abu

Serves 2 people

• 3 cups canola oil for frying
• 3 cloves garlic, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ⅛ cup crushed fried pork skins
• 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• Salt to taste

• Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mash the garlic with the olive oil in a mortar and pestle.
• Combine garlic mixture with the pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside.
• Fry the plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the fried plantains into the bowl with the garlic mixture. Toss to coat.
• Mash the coated plantains with the mortar and pestle until smooth. Season with salt.
• Roll the plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.