Authentic Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe (Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

• 1 green plantain
• 5 tablespoons oil for frying
• 3 cups cold water
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients for this recipe.
2. Peel the green plantain and cut it into 1-inch thick slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups of cold water to prevent browning.
3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add plantain slices in a single layer and fry until golden brown, approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side. Then, set the skillet aside.
4. Transfer the partially fried plantain slices to a cutting board. Flatten each slice by placing a small plate on top and pressing down firmly.
5. Quickly dip the flattened plantain slices in the bowl of cold water.
6. Reheat the oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook the plantain slices for about 1 minute on each side until golden and crispy.
7. Season the freshly fried tostones to taste with salt and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 136 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 14 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g