Fried Plantains (Tostonos De Platanos) Recipe - Cooking Index
Fried Plantains (Tostonos De Platanos) Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3 cups | 711ml | Water |
| 3 | Green plantains - peeled, cut diag. 1 in thick | |
| 3 | Garlic - chopped | |
| 3 teaspoons | 15ml | Salt |
| 1 | Vegetable oil for deep frying |
In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons salt. Let stand 15 minutes.
Drain plantains well, reserving liquid. Dry plantains on paper towels.
In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7 minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels.
Refry plantains in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot.
NOTES : A staple of the Hispanic diet, the starchy green bananas known as plantains are often deep-fried and served as an appetizer.
Posted to the BBQ Mailing List by Lloyd <[email protected]> on Mar 03, 1999, converted by MC_Buster.
Source:
Sally and Martin Stone
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