In addition to its rich culture and traditions, Puerto Rico is also known for its cuisine and their signature dish: El Mofongo. “Mofongo in Puerto Rico is arguably the most important dish in the island,” said Kenny Candelaria, owner of Cocina Candela. The Mofongo, which dates back to the early 1500’s, is a fusion of Puerto Rico’s Spanish, African and Taíno background. “The original Mofongo is made up of deep-fried plantains, mashed with garlic, olive oil, salt and crackling pork rinds,” said Candelaria. Over the years, people have gotten creative with their versions of Mofongo, which led Candelaria to create his own version made up of Malanga and topped off with any type of protein which can include, be...