Best 5 Tostones With Garlic Sauce Recipes
Tostones with garlic sauce is a delicious and popular dish enjoyed by many cultures around the world. With its crispy, savory exterior and creamy, flavorful garlic sauce, tostones are a perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish. This article will provide you with a selection of the best recipes for tostones with garlic sauce, so you can easily create this delectable dish at home. From classic recipes to unique variations, you'll find a tostones with garlic sauce recipe that suits your taste and preference. So, let's get started with the culinary journey and explore the world of tostones with garlic sauce!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TOSTONES WITH GARLIC MOJO DIPPING SAUCE
Crispy twice-fried plantains are a staple throughout many Latin American countries, including Puerto Rico, where my family is from. They're eaten at just about any time of day and in many ways-as a side dish along with entrees like pork or fish, as the base for savory party canapes or even as a salty late-night bar snack with a variety of dipping sauces. Here we serve them with garlic mojo (from the Spanish word "mojar" which means "to wet")-a tangy and spicy condiment made with fresh citrus juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs. Mojo is typically made with sour orange juice from Seville oranges, but as those aren't readily available you can use a mix of lime and regular orange juice to approximate the flavor.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings as an appetizer or side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the mojo: Finely mince or use a rasp grater to grate the garlic into a small bowl or the base of a mortar and pestle. Add the salt and pepper and use a fork or the pestle to mash into a paste. Strip the oregano and cilantro leaves off the stems and add them to the bowl, mashing them into the paste. Whisk in the sour orange juice or equal parts lime and orange juice and the olive oil. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Set aside while you prepare the tostones.
- For the tostones: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven until it reaches 325 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- While the oil heats, peel the plantains and cut on the bias into 2-inch-thick pieces.
- Fry the plantains in batches until crisp and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper-towel-lined baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining plantains.
- Move the pot the off the heat (do not discard the oil).
- Line a cutting board with parchment paper and gather a flat-bottomed glass and small bowl of water. Place a fried plantain on the parchment paper, dip the bottom of the glass in the water and use it to smash the plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the rest of the plantains.
- Put the oil on the heat again and bring it back up to 325 degrees F. Fry the smashed plantains in batches until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and serve hot with the garlic mojo dipping sauce.
FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS AND GARLIC SAUCE: TOSTONES WITH MOJO
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel plantains and cut on a diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. In a heavy skillet, heat 3/4 cup oil and fry plantain slices until golden brown. Lift slices onto plate or tray to cool, and press with spatula to flatten. Return to hot oil and fry again until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, and keep warm on a serving plate.
- In small bowl, make mojo by whisking together fresh garlic, sour orange juice, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Dress each serving of plantains with mojo and serve immediately.
TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)
A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.
Provided by Melanie
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 197.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
TOSTONES (TWICE FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS) WITH MAYO-KETCHUP DIPPING SAUCE
I love plantains and I craved these all the time when I was pregnant. They are great as a side dish or appetizer. After you smash them, but before you fry them the second time, you can put them in a resealable plastic bag and freeze them for later. There's no need to defrost them but be careful when you drop them in the hot oil. You can adjust the mayonnaise to ketchup ratio to your liking and add more or less garlic.
Provided by LatinaCook
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry plantain chunks until golden but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Allow the plantains to cool slightly, then smash each piece of plantain in a tostonero or with the bottom of a clean can. Fry the flattened plantains a second time until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with garlic salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 576.6 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
SAUCE FOR TOSTONES
This is sauce for tostones, sometimes called mojo. its very good and mostly the measurements are by taste. i didnt learn with exact measures, so it just depends on what you like. there are many ways to make this. this is just one way i learned. here is just how i make it. *measurements not exact*
Provided by xoxnic0lexox
Categories Puerto Rican
Time 15m
Yield 2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- mash up the Garlic really well. i use a pilon or mortar & pestle.
- heat up Olive Oil in a sauce pan and let garlic simmer for a few minutes. Do not let it burn!
- put in the Tomato Sauce and mix in the Tomato Paste to desired thickness. this sauce should not taste alot like tomato, the garlic should take over the taste of it.
- mix in the Lemon Juice.
- Let it cool a bit and eat with tostones as a dip.
- *Variation: For a stronger taste you can let the sauce sit for a few days and then run it through a strainer to get rid of the pieces of garlic,.
Tips:
- Choose the right plantains: For tostones, you want plantains that are ripe but still firm. Look for plantains that are yellow with a few black spots.
- Peel the plantains carefully: To avoid bruising the plantains, use a sharp knife to score the skin lengthwise and then peel it off in strips.
- Slice the plantains evenly: For even cooking, slice the plantains into rounds that are about 1/2-inch thick.
- Fry the plantains in hot oil: To get crispy tostones, fry them in hot oil (350 degrees F) until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Drain the plantains on paper towels: After frying, drain the tostones on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the tostones immediately: Tostones are best served hot and crispy. You can top them with your favorite toppings, such as garlic sauce, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Tostones are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, tostones are a perfect complement to any meal. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, tostones are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give tostones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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