Tostones Recipe

Tostones Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

My parents lived in Puerto Rico for two years while my Dad taught English. I grew up eating many dishes from there, but tostones have always been my favorite. I still make the fried snacks when I miss my family.

This recipe is:

Quick

[X]

Rate Tostones Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Tostones Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield: 36 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
Oil for deep-fat frying
SEASONING MIX:
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes.
Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add plantains, a few at a time, and cook for 30-60 seconds or until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Place plantain pieces between two sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Combine seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle tostones with seasoning mix. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 tostone equals 63 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Tostones in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p100