Sosa Puerto Rican Deli: Try the mofongo

​Minneapolis isn't exactly a hotbed of Puerto Rican food, so I was pleased to hear through the grapevine that Sosa Puerto Rican Deli has been dishing out servings of shrimp and pork mofongo for about six months.

If you're not familiar with mofongo, here's a primer: 

Fried green plantains are mashed and then cooked and served in a round
ball. Because plantains are, dare we say,  a bit bland, mofongo is
served with "juice," a watery mix of tomato, chicken broth, garlic,
onion, and seasoning. At Sosa, mofongo is served with your choice of
pork or shrimp.

Pork mofongo is $8.99 and the shrimp is a dollar
extra. Servings are generous, and it doesn't reheat well, but it is a
ton of tasty food for the price. You'll be eating at a convenience store
and deli with the TV blaring, though you can call ahead with your order
and take it home. That might be a good idea, as seating is extremely
limited. Food is served from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are also other
options, including chicken with beans and rice, for the slightly less
adventurous.

Sosa Puerto Rican Deli
3909 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
612.728.9662.