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Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

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"Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers."
Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains) Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 47 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 tablespoons oil for frying
  • 1 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
  • 3 cups cold water
  • salt to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 24, 2008 by SandraJZ 
ABOUT THE WATER...the reason puertoricans dip in water is because we cut them up early while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2003 by chabely_k 
I have made these all my life and I love them. A nice twist (and probably my favorite) is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2006 by CookingMama 
Also known as Platanos Fritos o Patacones. I make these all the time but i do not soak them in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2006 by newmamavimos 
As a Puerto Rican, I know and love platanos as well. They're an easy side dish and can take... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2003 by JAPASPANGLISH 
Tostones taste great any time. Ask for Plantains at the supermarket in my experience they are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 2, 2003 by ALEXISCRUZ 
OH MY GOD! THESE ARE EXACTLY LIKE THEY ARE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. I LOVED THESE WHEN I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 28, 2007 by Cooking Jenny 
I LOVE TOSTONES!!! To peel plantains: cut ends off, then cut down one side, then peel skin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2007 by Chels and JJ 
*Great recipe. Use the green plaintains as a savory side- as it is not sweet yet. Use cajun... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 2, 2006 by Jennifer 
I love PR cuisine! I have learned alot from a neighbor of mine and when we have these we make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2003 by WALTER425 
Requires paying attention to the pan. A crispy "tostón" is a delicacy. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 140

  • Total Fat: 3.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 14mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 1.2g

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