Yaema Galguera, a Cuban content creator, delighted her TikTok followers by sharing her mouthwatering recipe for plantain mash, or "fufú de plátano." In her latest post, Yaema (@yaemagalguera) enthusiastically walked viewers through each step of her recipe, which uses both green and ripe plantains, rating it "a 10 out of 10."
"Come with me for two minutes, and I'll show you how I made this plantain mash that's finger-licking good," Yaema begins in the video. She explained that with just five plantains, she could prepare the dish for four people.
This Cuban native, who according to her profile, resides in South Carolina and is the CEO and owner of Cuban Corner Food, emphasized the secret to her recipe: a blend of butter and garlic. "You have to give it a lot of love because you know this takes some strength," she noted. Once the plantains are ready, she mashes them with the garlic-butter mixture, adding more butter to taste. The final touch is a sautéed onion sofrito.
"Tell me what you would pair it with, let me know if you liked the video, and if you like plantain mash, leave it in the comments," Yaema invited at the end of the video.
Her followers reacted with questions, comments, and suggestions. "Another option is to crush the garlic with salt first and then mix it with the butter"; "It's 10:50 pm, and this is making me hungry!"; "Now I'm craving it"; "This looks so delicious"; "Girl, this video has made me so hungry," were some of the messages she received.
FAQs About Yaema Galguera’s Plantain Mash Recipe
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about Yaema Galguera’s popular plantain mash recipe, providing more insights and tips.
What type of plantains does Yaema use in her recipe?
Yaema uses both green and ripe plantains in her plantain mash recipe.
What is the key ingredient in Yaema’s plantain mash recipe?
The key ingredient is a mixture of butter and garlic, which adds a rich flavor to the mashed plantains.
How many plantains does Yaema use to serve four people?
Yaema uses five plantains to prepare the dish for four people.