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Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe

Fried green plantains, crispy and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 green plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Fry the plantain slices until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove the plantains and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. 4. Flatten each fried plantain slice using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera.
  5. 5. Fry the flattened plantains again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Tostones
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