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Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe

Crunchy, savory fried plantains that are a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large green plantains peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the plantain slices to the pan and fry for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are golden.
  3. Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. Using a flat object, like the bottom of a glass, flatten each plantain slice.
  5. Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry again for about 2 minutes on each side, until crispy.
  6. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Tostones
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