Puerto Rican Mofongo with Shrimp and Lemongrass Recipe | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh or frozen shell-on large shrimp
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce, plus more
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
• 8 cilantro sprigs
• 3 culantro sprigs
• 3 lemongrass stalks, rinsed and cut into 2-in. pieces
• 3 ají dulce peppers or ½ red bell pepper, stemmed, halved, and seeded
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 green plantains (about 2½ lb.), peeled and cut into 1-in. rounds
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• Kosher salt
• Cilantro leaves, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and hot sauce, for garnish