Tostones Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains ⓘ
- Oil for frying (I use a deep fat fryer) ⓘ
- Salt
- Garlic Dip see ingredients below: (best if prepared a day ahead to allow flavors to marry, you may want to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste): ⓘ
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin if you have it) ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp Cumin ⓘ
- pinch of paprika ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp crushed oregano ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat frying oil to 375 degrees
- While the oil is heating up, peel the green plantains by cutting the ends off with a knife and then making slits down the skin to allow easier peeling
- Cut the peeled plantains into 3/4 inch slices
- Once the oil has reached 375 degrees, fry the slices for 3 minutes.
- They should be a light golden color and semi-soft.
- Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle (about 1 minute), smash them into flat rounds.
- I use two small plates.
- Spray some oil or non stick product on the bottom of the plates to keep the plantains from sticking
- Make sure that your oil is back to 375 degrees, then fry the rounds in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes.
- They will turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove the tostones with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Salt to taste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
616
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).