FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS
Tostones. In many Latin American countries, crunchy tostones are as popular (and served as often) as french fries are here. A single bite of their salty crust and tender interior will tell you why they're so beloved.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Vegetable Side Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Plantain Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut ends from each plantain with a sharp small knife, then cut a lengthwise slit through peel. Cut plantains crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces and, beginning at slit, pry off peel.
- Heat 1/2 inch oil in a deep 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until just hot enough to sizzle when a piece of plantain is added. Fry plantains in 2 batches, turning occasionally with tongs, until tender and just golden, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Transfer plantains to paper towels to drain, reserving oil in skillet.
- Flatten each plantain to 1/4 inch thick with a tostone press or bottom of a heavy saucepan.
- Stir together warm water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Heat reserved oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Dip a flattened plantain in salted water and gently place, without patting dry, in hot oil. (Plantains will not spatter.) Repeat with several more pieces and fry plantains (without crowding) in 4 or 5 batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with tongs to clean paper towels to drain. Season with salt and serve immediately.
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Niamat allah Hamdard11
[email protected]These plantains are delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Md Atik Hosan
[email protected]I'm so happy I tried this recipe. These fried green plantains are now one of my favorite snacks.
Isabella Sanchez Jones
[email protected]These plantains are the perfect side dish for a variety of meals.
Chinwe Ogbonna
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different spices and herbs to change up the flavor.
Hekmatullah Rayaan
[email protected]These plantains are a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Najeeb Qadri
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I will be making these fried green plantains all summer long.
Sarah Cartwright
[email protected]These plantains are the perfect combination of crispy and soft. I love the flavor too.
Wilfred Charette
[email protected]I've tried other fried green plantain recipes before, but this one is by far the best.
Meheraz Hossein
[email protected]I made these plantains for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.
Abdulmuhsin Mohammed
[email protected]These fried green plantains are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Kirsty Devyn
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of these plantains. They're the perfect snack or side dish.
Ayan AyanKhan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the plantains turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Natalie Collum
[email protected]I've never had fried green plantains before, but I'm glad I tried them. They're so delicious!
Kei Sky
[email protected]These fried green plantains were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.