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Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe

Delicious and crispy twice-fried plantains.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pcs Green plantains
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden.
  4. Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. Using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera, flatten each plantain slice.
  6. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Tostones
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