Garlic Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Course: Appetizers
Servings
4
servingsCalories
170
kcalServing Size
1
tostoneCanola oil is a great choice for high heat cooking. Canola oil has one of the highest smoke points of all commonly used vegetable oils.
Ingredients
- Tostones
3 cups 750 ml water
1 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional)
1 tbsp 15 salt (plus more to season)
3 3 green plantains, peeled, cut into 1-inch thick slices
3 to 4 cups 750 canola oil (enough to fill pan about 1 inch deep)
- Dip for Tostones
1/3 cup 75 ml canola oil
2 tbsp 30 ml vinegar
1 tbsp 15 ml lime juice
1 1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp 1 ml salt
2 2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp 15 ml chopped cilantro
Directions
- In large bowl, place water, garlic and salt. Add plantain slices; soak 15 minutes. Drain well on paper towels. Reserve seasoned water. Preheat canola oil to frying temperature of 350 °F (180 °C).
- First Fry: Fry plantain slices for 7 to 8 minutes until tender (do not brown). Remove with slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels. Using a tostonera (plantain press), broad side of chef's knife, small plate or small cutting board, smash each fried plantain slice. (At this point, you can freeze tostones to fry and enjoy later.) Dip in salted garlic water again and remove immediately. Drain well on paper towels.
- Second Fry: Reheat oil to 375 °F (190 °C). Fry tostones 3 to 4 minutes turning once or until crisp golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste and serve with dip.
Notes
- Tip: For best results, choose hard green plantains. To peel plantains, cut off ends and make about 3 to 4 cuts lengthwise around plantain. Place plantain under running tap water and peel away strips with paring knife.
Dip for Tostones:
1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories170
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 20mg 7%
- Potassium 190mg 6%
- Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Protein 5g 10%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
