TOSTONES RECIPE
This authentic Dominican Tostones Recipe requires about 1 cup (250ml) or more of oil- enough to submerge the plantains to do a shallow fry. I use Sunflower oil, but any neutral-tasting oil will work (canola, corn, vegetable, peanut, etc.). Alternatively, a light olive oil blend that is made for frying would also work too. You will need unripe green plantains for tostones; yellow ones will not do here as they have already started to soften and ripen. Bananas will not work for tostones, either. Plantains can be found at most grocery stores and health foods stores. For the soak, I often just soak the cut plantains in salted water; feel free to toss in a couple cloves of crushed garlic for a little more flavor. Tostones are traditionally served with an ajillo, an easy homemade garlic dip. I've added some fresh cilantro (coriander) to mine to add some freshness. As simple as my ajillo with cilantro is, it does pack a lot of garlickly flavor. If that's not your thing, feel free to go light on the garlic. Another alternative dip, which I've added to the notes of this recipe would be a mayonnaise and ketchup combination- salsa rosada (pink sauce)- I usually add a clove of freshly grated garlic to this to add some more flavor.
Provided by Sophisticated Gourmet
Categories International
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice the ends off of the plantains. Make three vertical cuts along the length of the plantain, only making sure that you are cutting into the skin. Under cold running water, using your fingers or a butter knife (the tip of your knife works best) to remove the skins. With a sharp knife, cut each plantain into ¾-inch to 1-inch slices. Set aside.
- Mix the 3 cups of water and salt together (just until the salt is dissolved). Place the thick rounds in the salt water for ½ hour or no less than 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the Ajillo: Using a mortar and pestle, pound the salt and garlic together. Add in the cilantro and break it down until it's pasty. Once that's done, mix in the olive oil and adjust the salt to taste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or finely chop the cilantro, grate the garlic, and mix everything together.
- To make the Mayo Ketchup Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonaisse, and garlic, and set aside (this will be good for up to 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator).
- Remove the plantain slices from the water and dry them well with paper towel or a kitchen towel. This will prevent oil splatters.
- Heat the oil on medium heat (oil should be around 325ºF / 160ºC). In batches, place the plantains in the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with all the plantains, then remove from the oil and drain.
- Place one of the fried plantains between two pieces of parchment paper. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, the bottom of a mug, bottom of a glass, or bottom of a heavy sauce pan or small cast-iron skillet, smash the plantain down until it is evenly flattened (roughly 1/4-inch / 2/3-cm thick. Repeat with the rest of the fried plantains.
- While smashing all of the plantains, crank the heat to medium-high heat (the oil should register 350ºF / 180ºC to 360ºF / 190ºC). After all of the plantains have been smashed, fry them once again until golden brown and crispy. Immediately salt them as they come out of the oil.
- Serve Tostones with Ajillo and or Mayo Ketchup Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Tostone, Sodium 355 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
DOMINICAN TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)
Steps:
- Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the plantains until lightly golden on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Using the bottom of a bottle, small saucepan, or tostonera if you have one, press down the plantains to flatten them to about half their original size.
- Return the pressed plantains to the hot oil. Fry until crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
[RECIPE + VIDEO] TOSTONES (FLATTENED FRIED PLANTAINS)
Tostones (Dominican Twice-Fried Plantains): without a doubt, one of our favorite side dishes. With a very crispy texture, is vastly preferred to French fries.
Provided by Clara Gonzalez
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the plantains (see how to), discard the ends of the plantain and cut the flesh into 1 inch [2.5 cm] thick slices.
- To fry the tostones, heat the oil over medium heat in a small saucepan, and lower the plantain slices into the oil with a slotted spoon. Fry the plantains till light golden (about 5 mins). Flatten the plantains using a tostonera (Amazon affiliate link) to about ¼" [0.5 cm] (I prefer thin tostones as they are crispier and stay so longer). You can also use the bottom of a big jar and press on a cutting table if you don't have a tostonera.Fry the plantains again until they turn golden yellow on both sides (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve immediately. Best served freshly fried.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1750 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TOSTONES WITH GARLIC MOJO DIPPING SAUCE
Crispy twice-fried plantains are a staple throughout many Latin American countries, including Puerto Rico, where my family is from. They're eaten at just about any time of day and in many ways-as a side dish along with entrees like pork or fish, as the base for savory party canapes or even as a salty late-night bar snack with a variety of dipping sauces. Here we serve them with garlic mojo (from the Spanish word "mojar" which means "to wet")-a tangy and spicy condiment made with fresh citrus juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs. Mojo is typically made with sour orange juice from Seville oranges, but as those aren't readily available you can use a mix of lime and regular orange juice to approximate the flavor.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings as an appetizer or side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the mojo: Finely mince or use a rasp grater to grate the garlic into a small bowl or the base of a mortar and pestle. Add the salt and pepper and use a fork or the pestle to mash into a paste. Strip the oregano and cilantro leaves off the stems and add them to the bowl, mashing them into the paste. Whisk in the sour orange juice or equal parts lime and orange juice and the olive oil. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Set aside while you prepare the tostones.
- For the tostones: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven until it reaches 325 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- While the oil heats, peel the plantains and cut on the bias into 2-inch-thick pieces.
- Fry the plantains in batches until crisp and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper-towel-lined baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining plantains.
- Move the pot the off the heat (do not discard the oil).
- Line a cutting board with parchment paper and gather a flat-bottomed glass and small bowl of water. Place a fried plantain on the parchment paper, dip the bottom of the glass in the water and use it to smash the plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the rest of the plantains.
- Put the oil on the heat again and bring it back up to 325 degrees F. Fry the smashed plantains in batches until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and serve hot with the garlic mojo dipping sauce.
TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)
A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.
Provided by Melanie
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 197.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
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.
Provided by Lymari
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
- 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.
- Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
- 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 Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 14.2 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
TOSTONES
A staple dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, tostones are crisp, flattened plantains that are often served as appetizers and side dishes. Unlike sweet maduros, which are made with very ripe, almost black, yellow plantains, savory tostones are made with unripe green plantains. Tostones are fried twice: The first fry sears the cut sides of the plantains, establishing a base layer of color; the second fry ensures that every edge is golden and crunchy. Tostoneras, wooden tools designed to create the perfect tostone shape, come in handy here, but a flat-bottomed cup will do just fine in its place.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim and discard the ends of the plantains. Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantain to easily remove the peel, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. If the peel is too firm, use a spoon to lift the edges, then discard the peel. Slice the plantain crosswise into 1-inch rounds (about 8 pieces per plantain).
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/8-inch vegetable oil over medium. When the oil shimmers, add the plantains, flat-side down. Fry until beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute per side.
- While keeping the heat on, transfer plantains to a cutting board. Working with one piece at a time, use a tostonera or large flat-bottomed cup to gently press each plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. (If using a cup, keep it as centered as possible to flatten the plantains evenly.)
- Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, pan-fry the flattened plantains until golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer tostones to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. While hot, season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
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