Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)

Ingredients

• 5 large Green Plantains
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 1 oz Tomato Sauce
• 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
• 2 tbsp Sofrito
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 packet Sazon Seasoning
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• Salt
• Black Pepper

1. 1Peel plantains and cut into 1-inch chunks.
2. 2Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 325°F over medium heat.
3. 3Fry plantain chunks in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. 4In a mortar (pilon) or large bowl, combine hot fried plantains with tomato sauce, cilantro, sofrito, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and sazon seasoning.
5. 5Mash everything together with a pestle or potato masher, adding the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and about 1/4 cup vegetable broth gradually until the mixture sticks together but is still firm enough to hold its shape.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pack the mofongo firmly into a bowl or ramekin to form a dome and invert onto a plate.
7. 7Warm the remaining 1/4 cup vegetable broth and pour around the mofongo before serving.