How to Make Tostones
Looking for an easy yet flavor-packed side dish? These fried plantain tostones are the right choice! A popular side dish in Latin America and the Caribbean, these mouthwatering tostones are prepared by frying flattened green plantain chunks twice until perfectly golden brown. Sprinkled with salt and often served with garlic mojo sauce, these flavorful tostones are about to become your favorite appetizer.
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Ingredients
4
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Preparation
25 mins
20 mins
Easy
- For peeling the plantains: Using a knife cut the ends off the plantains and cut the peel lengthwise for easier removal. Cut the banana flesh into 1.9-inch thick chunks and set aside.
- In a deep skillet, heat plenty of vegetable oil to cover at least half of each plantain chunk. Fry thoroughly for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat to keep the oil from burning and to keep the plantains from over-browning. Remove plantains from oil and drain on a rack to keep them from getting soggy due to the humidity kept in parchment paper.
- While still hot, on a chopping board or a flat surface, flatten each plantain chunk with a plate. Make sure to use plenty of strength and a large enough plate. The plate does not need to be lined with plastic bags.
- Fry flattened plantains in the same hot oil until they turn brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and season with salt. Serve tostones as a side dish or as an appetizer with your favorite salsa.
Nutritional information
* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.