noun General Slang

mangú

man-GOO · noun · informal

Mashed plantains — DR breakfast staple

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Definitions

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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.”
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mangú In A Sentence

Hoy desayuno mangú con los tres golpes.

Origin & Usage

Dominican Spanish; from West African culinary tradition.

People Also Ask

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.

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