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Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe

Delicious and crispy twice-fried plantains, a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Green Plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the plantain slices until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the plantains from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  4. Using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera, flatten each plantain slice.
  5. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season 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: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Tostones
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