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mashed malanga
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Mashed Malanga (Puré de Malanga)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: malanga, root vegetable
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb frozen malanga
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup milk (if using non-dairy, avoid vanilla or sweetened varieties)
  • 1 tsp butter melted
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Place malanga in a large pot and cover with cold water
    1.5 lb frozen malanga
  • Add salt to pot
    1/2 tsp salt
  • Bring pot to boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover.
  • Let simmer until malanga is soft. About 40 minutes
  • Once soft, drain the water and return the malanga to the pot.
  • Add 1.5 tbsp butter and 3/4 milk to pot
    1.5 tbsp butter, 3/4 cup milk
  • Using a potato masher, mash the malanga with the milk and butter until a smooth consistency is reached (you may also use a food processor or stand mixer for this step)
  • Add salt to taste.
  • To serve, melt butter with minced garlic. Drizzle over top just before serving.
    1 tsp butter, 1 clove garlic