- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Tostones are a crispy and tasty dish made with fried green plantains. It is worth preparing due to its unique texture and authentic flavor.”
What you need to know
- Uso de bananas verdes para um sabor diferenciado
- Dois passos de fritura para obter a crocância perfeita
- Achatamento das rodelas de banana após a primeira fritura
Ingredients
Main
- 3 green bananas
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Cut the green bananas into slices approximately 3 cm thick.
- In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it is very hot.
- Add the banana slices to the hot oil and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Remove the bananas from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Using a plate or a flat utensil, flatten each fried banana slice until very thin.
- Return the flattened slices to the hot oil and fry again for another 2 to 3 minutes, until crispy.
- Remove the tostones from the oil and place them back on paper towels.
- Season with salt to taste while they are still hot.
Chef's tips
- Escolha bananas verdes maduras mas ainda firmes para melhores resultados
- Aqueça o óleo até atingir 180°C para uma fritura perfeita
- Use papel toalha para remover o excesso de óleo antes de achatar as rodelas
Variations
- Adicionar nozes picadas antes de fritar para um toque crocante adicional
- Usar canela em pó para dar um sabor mais doce
- Fritar com azeite de dendê para um toque especial de cor
Substitutions
- Pode-se usar bananas amarelas maduras, mas o sabor será diferente
- O óleo vegetal pode ser substituído por azeite de oliva
- Sal pode ser substituído por ervas frescas como manjericão ou cebolinha
How to store
Os tostones devem ser servidos quentes, pois a textura pode se deteriorar rapidamente. Conservar em um recipiente hermético no frigorífico por até 2 dias.
Can it be frozen?
Freezing tostones is not recommended, as the texture may change when thawing and sautéing. If you want to freeze, fry in smaller batches and freeze individually to prevent them from sticking together.
What to serve with
Serves well with a green salad or as a side dish for meat or fish dishes.
Frequently asked questions
Can tostones be frozen?
Freezing tostones is not recommended, as the texture may change when thawing and sautéing.
Is it possible to use ripe yellow bananas instead of green ones?
Ripe yellow bananas can be used, but the flavor will be different, as green ones provide a sweeter and crispier taste.
What is the best temperature to heat the oil?
Heat the vegetable oil until it reaches 180°C for perfect frying.
How long do they last in the refrigerator?
Tostones should be served hot, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
