East Harlem and Mofongo

I recently went to NYC on business and was staying in East Harlem with a friend.  Let me say this:  you will never experience a place quite like East Harlem anywhere else on earth.

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.