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Tostones are a delightful snack or side dish that brings a taste of the Caribbean right to your kitchen. These fried plantains are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned just right. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, they’re a must-try for anyone looking to spice up their culinary repertoire. Let's get frying!
The name of the recipe: Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 peeled and sliced green plantains
- 1 cup for frying vegetable oil
- to taste salt
Instructions:
- Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Flatten each fried plantain slice using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera.
- Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste.
What You Will Need
What you will need to make tostones fried plantains
- Green plantains: Essential for their starchy texture, which crisps up perfectly when fried, giving tostones their signature crunch.
- Vegetable oil: Necessary for frying, it ensures the plantains cook evenly and achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
Essential Tools and Instruments
What tools/instruments will be needed to make Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe
- Frying pan: Essential for cooking plantain slices evenly until golden brown and crispy.
- Tostonera: Handy for flattening fried plantains to achieve the perfect texture.
- Paper towels: Useful for draining excess oil from fried plantains, keeping them crispy.
- Glass: Can substitute for a tostonera to flatten plantains if needed.
- Tongs: Helps safely flip and remove plantains from hot oil without splattering.
Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Paper Towels
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 green plantains peeled and sliced
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- to taste salt
Instructions:
- 1. Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 3. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 4. Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5. Flatten each fried plantain slice using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera.
- 6. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- 7. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste.
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Make Ahead and Freezing Tips
Make Ahead Instructions
- Peel and slice plantains.
- Fry plantains until golden brown.
- Let them cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions
- After cooling, place fried plantains on a baking sheet.
- Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
- Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
Did you know that tostones can be made even crispier by soaking the plantain slices in salted water for about 10 minutes before the first fry? This extra step helps to remove some of the starch, giving them an extra crunch.
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