Mangu & 'Los Tres Golpes'

The Dominican national breakfast.

1 serving
45 minutes
Cook Well Official

Ingredients

Mangú (plaintain mash)

  • Green plantains
    1
  • Water
    as needed
  • Butter
    a spoonful
  • Salt
    to taste

Tres golpes components

  • Queso de freir, sliced
    2-3 slices
  • Salami, thinly sliced
    2-3 slices
  • Eggs
    1-2
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle
  • Pickled onions
    for garnish

Method

Step 1: Boil the mangú

Peel the plantains and add them to a pot with water, making sure they are covered.

Bring the pot to a simmer and the plantains until they are completely softened.

Step 2: Mash the mangú

Once softened, transfer the plantains to a bowl, then begin mashing with a fork.

Add some butter and a splash of water and continue mashing until the plantains hold together and resemble a stiff, rustic mashed potato texture, adding more butter or water as needed. Taste and adjust with salt.

Step 3: Fry los tres golpes

In a nonstick pan, add a drizzle of cooking oil and the cheese until well on each side (the recommended cheeses above shouldn’t melt too much).

Then the salami slices until lightly browned. Lastly, fry the eggs to your liking.

Step 4: Garnish & serve

To a plate, add a scoop of mangú, followed by sides of fried cheese, salami, and eggs. Top with pickled onions, and enjoy.

“Los golpes is the national breakfast of the Dominican Republic. It consists of mangú (a mashed plantain mixture), salami, eggs, and fried cheese.”

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories894
40g
64g
38g

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Recommended: 2 servings

FAQ

What if I can’t find queso de freir?

A few alternatives are: queso fresco, panela, or haloumi.