General
mangú
What does mangú mean?
Boiled, mashed green plantains, a beloved Dominican breakfast, classically served 'los tres golpes' with egg, salami and cheese.
"Hoy desayuno mangú con los tres golpes."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; from West African culinary tradition.
Frequently asked questions
What is mangú?
It's a Dominican dish of boiled, mashed green plantains, eaten most often for breakfast.
What is mangú served with?
Classically with 'los tres golpes' — fried egg, salami, and cheese.
Where does mangú come from?
It traces back to West African culinary traditions brought to the Caribbean, similar to fufu.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
