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Crispy Tostones: A Tropical Delight

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Crispy Tostones: A Tropical Delight
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories165 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Tostones are traditional Caribbean appetizers made with twice-fried green plantain slices pressed into rustic discs. It is worth making for the unique contrast between the crunch of the golden edges and the soft and neutral interior seasoned with sea salt."

Crispy Tostones: A Tropical Delight

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Use completely green and firm plantains to ensure they maintain the correct structure without sweetening. - Perform the first frying over medium heat for 3 minutes until the pulp is cooked inside without burning the outer crust. - Press the still-warm slices with the flat bottom of a greased glass to flatten them evenly without crumbling.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 2 green plantains
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon (optional, to season)

Instructions

Main Course

1

Start by peeling the green plantains and cut them into slices of approximately 3 cm.

2

In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

3

When the oil is hot, add the plantain slices and fry for about 3 minutes, until golden.

4

Remove the slices from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

5

Then, with the help of a glass or press, flatten each slice to form a disk.

6

Return the plantain discs to the pan with the hot oil and fry again for another 2-3 minutes, until crispy.

7

Remove the tostones from the pan and place on the paper towel again to drain.

8

Season with salt and, if desired, a little lemon juice before serving.

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Chef Tips

- Grease the base of the glass or press with a few drops of oil so that the flattened banana pulp does not stick when pressing. - Heat the oil well in the second frying (about 180 ºC) to toast the surface quickly without soaking in fat. - Salt the tostones immediately after removing them from the second fry, while the surface still retains heat to set the crystals.

Variations

- Tostones al ajillo: pincele com azeite aquecido com bastante alho picadinho e salsinha logo após saírem da fritura. - Tostones com especiarias: polvilhe uma pitada de páprica defumada, cominho em pó e pimenta-do-reino moída junto ao sal. - Tostones na airfryer: pré-cozinhe as rodelas na fritadeira a 160 ºC, amasse e volte a 200 ºC por 6 minutos pincelados com azeite.

Substitutions

- Green plantain: use common very green plantain or green silver plantain; never use ripe or yellow banana. - Oil for frying: can use corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, or good quality lard. - Fine salt: replace with freshly ground coarse salt, salt with garlic powder, or sea salt flakes.

How to Store

The tostones should be consumed immediately after the final frying to preserve the crispy texture. If there are leftovers, store in a closed container for 24 hours and reheat in a dry skillet or air fryer for 3 minutes.

Can You Freeze It?

Congele as rodelas após a primeira fritura e achatamento, dispostas separadas em assadeira e depois em saquinhos por até 90 dias. Na hora de servir, frite as rodelas diretamente congeladas no óleo quente até dourarem.

What to Serve With

Serve with creamy guacamole, tartar sauce, artisanal sour cream, spicy vinaigrette sauce, or white fish ceviche. They are excellent substitutes for french fries or bread toasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use plantains with yellow skin?

No, if the peel is yellowish the starch has already turned into sugar and the slice will be sweet and soft instead of crunchy and salty (ripe ones become tajadas).

How to peel green banana easily?

Cut both ends of the banana, make three or four longitudinal cuts in the peel with the tip of a knife, and pull the peel under warm water.

What to do if the round breaks when being mashed?

This happens if it didn't fry long enough in the first stage or if it cooled down; ensure it is soft in the center and still warm when pressing.

Qual a espessura ideal dos discos após prensar?

Pressione até obter discos de cerca de 0,5 cm a 1 cm de espessura; muito finos podem quebrar e muito grossos não ficam crocantes no centro.

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