PUERTO RICAN TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

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

Provided by Lymari

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 tablespoons oil for frying
1 green plantain
3 cups cold water
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
  • 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.
  • Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 14.2 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

Verda Walker
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These tostones were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Mohammad Shahbaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a side of sour cream and they were a hit.


Kamala Sunar
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These tostones were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I will add some more salt and pepper next time.


Salma Hany
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I made these tostones for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Shehbaz Khan
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These tostones were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Gracie Ortaliz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out great! They were crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of guacamole and they were a hit.


Faisal Nawab
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These tostones were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I will try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Shohel Shohel
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I made these tostones for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Zachary Warren
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These tostones were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Gary Murillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a side of sour cream and they were a hit.


M Knight
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These tostones were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I will add some more salt and pepper next time.


Adiindàm David
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I made these tostones for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Teo Alex
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These tostones were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Ch Aslam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out great! They were crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of guacamole and they were a hit.


Philippe Nice Ntaconzoba
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These tostones were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I will try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Cheryl Taylor
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I made these tostones for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


It's Musarob
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These tostones were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a side of mojo sauce and they were a hit! Thanks for sharing this recipe.