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Tostones Recipe (How to Make Tostones)

Tostones are twice-fried green plantain slices, a popular side dish in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, easy to make at home and always delicious.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Cuban , Caribbean , Puerto Rican , Colombian , Salvadoran , Haitian

Ingredients

  • 3 green plantains
  • 1.5 cups vegetable or canola oil or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus more as needed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • For Serving. Sauce/dip options here.

Instructions

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  1. Slice off the ends of the plantains, then carefully slice through the peel. Remove the peel and discard. Slice the plantains into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Fill a large Dutch oven or pot with 2.5 inches vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). You can also use your fryer.
  3. Fry the plantains in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until tender but not crisp.
  4. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  5. Flatten each fried plantain using a small pan, heavy spatula, or the bottom of a large bottle. Don’t thin too much or they can fall apart.
  6. Return to the hot oil and fry each piece again for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with sea salt, lime juice, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 60kcal (3%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.05g Sodium 872mg (36%) Potassium 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Calories 60kcal 3%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Sodium 872mg 36%
Potassium 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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