Mofongo: The Story Behind Puerto Rico’s Unofficial National Dish

Correa also said that since this is a very heavy meal, it is not usually eaten like rice and beans. “It would surprise you, but not a lot of restaurants in San Juan offer mofongo. Many people know how to do it, but not everyone wants to. It’s very time-consuming, and it’s as if you were martillando comida [hammering food],” the chef shared.