Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones Recipes

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PUERTO RICAN TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.

Provided by Lymari

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4



Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains) image

Steps:

  • Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides,; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
  • Dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 14.2 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

5 tablespoons oil for frying
1 green plantain
3 cups cold water
salt to taste

TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4



Tostones (Fried Plantains) image

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 197.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste

PUERTO RICAN PLANTAIN TOSTONES

Make and share this Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chantel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 30 tostones

Number Of Ingredients 5



Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones image

Steps:

  • Peel plantains and slice into 1 inch thick sections.
  • Place water, salt and garlic in a large baking pan.
  • Soak the plantain slices in the garlic mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Pour oil in a pan set at 365 degrees.
  • Fry plantains until they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Flatten each plantain between sheets of wax paper with a plate or the palm of your hand.
  • Dip flattened plantains into garlic mixture and place on a paper towl.
  • Place plantains into the oil once again and fry until crispy and golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Serve promptly after frying for best taste.

3 large very green plantains
3 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic
4 teaspoons salt
4 cups water
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil

TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

Make and share this Tostones (Fried Plantains) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Tostones (Fried Plantains) image

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4-inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1127.3, Fat 109.5, SaturatedFat 14.3, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.8

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
salt, to taste
garlic powder, to taste

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