The Ultimate Dominican Breakfast: Mashed Plantains With Fried Eggs
An authentic Dominican breakfast staple featuring creamy mashed green plantains topped with tangy pickled red onions, perfectly fried eggs, and fresh avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: Dominican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 large green plantains, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the plantains and boil until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
2. Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with the vinegar to quick-pickle.
3. Transfer plantains to a bowl with reserved water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash until reaching a creamy consistency.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Drain onions and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Remove to a plate.
5. In the same pan, heat remaining olive oil. Fry eggs for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny.
6. Divide mash between plates. Top with fried eggs, sautéed onions, and avocado slices. Season to taste.
Notes
Keep the plantains hot while mashing to ensure a smooth texture.
Add a splash of milk for extra creaminess if desired.
Serve with fried salami or fried cheese for a traditional ‘Los Tres Golpes’ experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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