TOSTONES
A staple dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, tostones are crisp, flattened plantains that are often served as appetizers and side dishes. Unlike sweet maduros, which are made with very ripe, almost black, yellow plantains, savory tostones are made with unripe green plantains. Tostones are fried twice: The first fry sears the cut sides of the plantains, establishing a base layer of color; the second fry ensures that every edge is golden and crunchy. Tostoneras, wooden tools designed to create the perfect tostone shape, come in handy here, but a flat-bottomed cup will do just fine in its place.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim and discard the ends of the plantains. Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantain to easily remove the peel, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. If the peel is too firm, use a spoon to lift the edges, then discard the peel. Slice the plantain crosswise into 1-inch rounds (about 8 pieces per plantain).
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/8-inch vegetable oil over medium. When the oil shimmers, add the plantains, flat-side down. Fry until beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute per side.
- While keeping the heat on, transfer plantains to a cutting board. Working with one piece at a time, use a tostonera or large flat-bottomed cup to gently press each plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. (If using a cup, keep it as centered as possible to flatten the plantains evenly.)
- Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, pan-fry the flattened plantains until golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer tostones to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. While hot, season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
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ajgobi anam
[email protected]These tostones were a little bit too bland for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will add some more salt and pepper.
Queen of hell
[email protected]I've never made tostones before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.
TheReal SteveHarvey132
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I served them with a side of mojo sauce and they were a hit!
Happy birthday
[email protected]These tostones were a little bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will fry them for a shorter amount of time.
Namatovu Esther
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tostones, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. I will definitely be making them again.
Shona Rani
[email protected]These tostones were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
roy _writes
[email protected]I've been craving tostones for weeks and this recipe did not disappoint. They were crispy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for my meal.
Its Foysal Boss
[email protected]I love tostones! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Resu Pradhananga
[email protected]These tostones were bland. I think I will add some more salt and pepper next time.
Saqiii Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out soggy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sorif Miha
[email protected]These tostones were a little bit too crispy for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will fry them for a shorter amount of time.
Robloxxboxandmore
[email protected]I've never made tostones before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.
natnael tamene
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my tostones turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I served them with a side of mojo sauce and they were a hit!
Fardeen Jan
[email protected]These tostones were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Nicholas Hansen
[email protected]I love tostones! They're the perfect side dish for any meal. I especially love them with a side of black beans and rice.
Muhammad Khuzaima Kamran
[email protected]These tostones were easy to make and they turned out great. I used ripe plantains and they were still crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I served them with a side of guacamole and they were a hit!
Basher Jan
[email protected]I've made tostones before, but they never turned out as good as these. The trick is to use green plantains and to fry them twice. I also added a little bit of garlic and cumin to the mojo sauce and it was delicious.
Romeo Jaan
[email protected]These tostones were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a side of mojo sauce and they were the perfect appetizer.