Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains) Recipe
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Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 140 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by SandraJZ   view full review
ABOUT THE WATER...the reason puertoricans dip in water is because we cut them up early while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by chabely_k   view full review
I have made these all my life and I love them. A nice twist (and probably my favorite) is to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Also known as Platanos Fritos o Patacones. I make these all the time but i do not soak them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by newmamavimos   view full review
As a Puerto Rican, I know and love platanos as well. They're an easy side dish and can take...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by JAPASPANGLISH   view full review
Tostones taste great any time. Ask for Plantains at the supermarket in my experience they are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by Chels and JJ   view full review
*Great recipe. Use the green plaintains as a savory side- as it is not sweet yet. Use cajun...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
I love PR cuisine! I have learned alot from a neighbor of mine and when we have these we make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by Cooking Jenny   view full review
I LOVE TOSTONES!!! To peel plantains: cut ends off, then cut down one side, then peel skin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by ALEXISCRUZ   view full review
OH MY GOD! THESE ARE EXACTLY LIKE THEY ARE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. I LOVED THESE WHEN I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by WALTER425   view full review
Requires paying attention to the pan. A crispy "tostón" is a delicacy.

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