Tostones Recipe
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Tostones

By: HANZOtheRAZOR  
"Fried plantains are cut into chips for another fantastic little appetizer from Puerto Rico. Tostones may be served with ketchup (kid's favorite) or with garlic in olive oil."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
22 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 green plantains, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain slices and fry until they soften, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  2. Use a tostonera (a press) to slightly mash each piece until it is about 1/2 inch thick. If you do not have a tostonera, use a mallet or place the pieces between a folded paper bag and press down with a saucer. Press all of the pieces before going onto the next step.
  3. Return the pieces to the hot skillet and fry until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic powder and salt while still warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by Alaena39 
This is very similar to the steps I take to make my own tostones, even though my family is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by Lyrical B. 
Very simple, yet tasty. Tastes much better homemade than the platanos in the bag! My inlaws... MORE

 
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