Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

          

Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.

Original recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoons oil for frying
1 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
3 cups cold water
salt to taste

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    10 mins

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
  3. Dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 140 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 4 mg