Tres Golpes

Name: Tres Golpes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 3 green plantains, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 tbsp butter; 250g queso de freir (frying cheese), sliced; 4 eggs; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Water for boiling

Los Tres Golpes (tres GOL-pes)

Three Hits Breakfast

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 586 kcal

The iconic Dominican breakfast trio of mangu (mashed plantain), fried cheese, and fried eggs, topped with sauteed onions, served as a hearty morning meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 34.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large skillet saucepan potato masher

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large plate

Garnishes: pickled onions on top

Accompaniments: Dominican salami alternative: avocado, coffee

Ingredients

3 green plantains, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tbsp butter
250g queso de freir (frying cheese), sliced
4 eggs
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Water for boiling

Instructions

1
Boil plantain chunks in salted water until tender, about fifteen minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
2
Mash plantains with butter and a splash of cooking water until smooth but still slightly chunky. Season with salt.
3
Saute sliced red onion in a little oil until softened. Add vinegar and cook two more minutes. Set aside as topping.
4
Fry cheese slices in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides, about two minutes per side.
5
Fry eggs in the same skillet to your preference, sunny side up being the most traditional Dominican way.
6
Plate mangu on one side, fried cheese and eggs on the other. Top mangu with sauteed vinegar onions. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Tres golpes literally means three hits, referring to the three components that hit the plate, and it is considered fuel for a hard day of work.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large skillet
saucepan
potato masher

Garnishing

pickled onions on top

Accompaniments

Dominican salami alternative: avocado, coffee

The Story Behind Tres Golpes

Los tres golpes is the breakfast that built the Dominican Republic, a high-energy morning meal that has sustained generations of workers, farmers, and families. The combination of starchy plantain, protein-rich eggs, and salty fried cheese provides sustained energy through the morning. The dish represents the essence of Dominican home cooking: simple, affordable ingredients combined with care to produce something deeply satisfying and nourishing.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, every day 📜 Origins: Traditional Dominican breakfast

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