Tostones
HB-4204 · Hand-built original · Puerto Rican
Tostones are green plantains that are fried, smashed flat, and fried again until crisp and golden. An optional soak in lime water with adobo between the two fries adds extra crunch.
Puerto RicanSide Dish30 min3–4 servings710 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: green plantains
Pairs well with: mayoketchup
Servings:3quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 3–4 green plantains
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- salt to taste
- 4 cups water
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning (optional)
Method
- Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F.
- Fry the plantain pieces in batches, without crowding the pan, for 1–2 minutes on each side, until golden all around.
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool, then smash each piece flat between two plates.
- Optional, for extra crunch: combine the water, lime juice, salt, and adobo seasoning in a large bowl, soak the smashed plantains for 30 seconds, then drain and pat dry.
- Return the oil to 350°F and fry the smashed plantains again, in batches, for 1–2 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes · Total: 30 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
710 kcalCalories
0.7 gProtein
2.6 gCarbs
79.2 gFat
5.2 gSaturates
0.6 gFibre
0.4 gSugars
17 mgSodium
2 mgCholesterol
29 mgPotassium
8 mgCalcium
0.2 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data