Across the street from my friend's studio was a Cuchifritos Restaurant. Cuchifritos, which I learned, is a type of Puerto Rican cuisine comprised of fried foods made principally of pork. However, that's not the real story here. The real story was the Mofongo I ate there.
I had heard of Mofongo before thanks to Guy Fieri on Triple D but had never come across it in real life. The only way I can describe this dish is that it's a carb-soaked, heart-stopping fat attack on a plate; and - it's delicious.
Smashed green plantains, garlic, spices, and pork rinds... and you have Mofongo. Try it as soon as you can and make sure you're at least a month away from you next cholesterol check-in with your doctor.
