Tostones De Platanos (Fried Plantains – Country Living

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International-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This International appetizer features Water 2 Garlic cloves, finely, Plantains, peeled -chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Tostones De Platanos (Fried Plantains – Country Living

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 15.0

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This International appetizer features Water 2 Garlic cloves, finely, Plantains, peeled -chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. and
  2. cut crosswise Vegetable oil for deep -diagonally into 1-inch -fat frying -thick slices Ketchup (optional) 2 3/4 ts Salt 1.
  3. In large bowl, combine water, plantains, 2 1/2 t salt, and the garlic.
  4. Let stand 15 minutes.
  5. Drain plantains well and reserve liquid; dry plantains on paper towels.
  6. In large skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375'F.
  7. Fry very dry plantains in oil 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. Drain on paper towels.
  9. With palm of hand, flatten plantain slices to 1/4-inch thickness.
  10. Dip plantain slices in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels.
  11. Fry plantains again in oil until golden brown and crisp; drain on paper towels.
  12. Season Fried Plantains with remaining 1/4 t salt and
  13. serve warm on serving plate with ketchup, if desired.
  14. Country Living/Sept/90 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 15.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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