Patacones (Basic)

Name: Patacones (Basic)
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Green Plantain; 1 Oil; 1 Salt

bosquesillo @cook_3135724

Patacones or Tostones are twice fried Green plantains. They are a basic side to many Latin - Caribbean dishes and are also eaten as a snack like potato chips.

bosquesillo @cook_3135724

Patacones or Tostones are twice fried Green plantains. They are a basic side to many Latin - Caribbean dishes and are also eaten as a snack like potato chips.

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Ingredients

10 mins

2 servings

Anytime side
1Green Plantain
1Oil
1Salt

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Steps

10 mins

1

Peel and cut plantain in small rounds of about 1/8 in thickness
2

Place plantain slices into a small amount of oil (I use medium-low) and cook both sides lightly. You want them semisoft on the top and bottom.
3

Take the slices from the oil and smash them flat. I generally use some wax paper for this part to keep them from sticking to surfaces.
4

Place them back into the oil and cook until light brown. Remove & let any oil drain on a paper towl. Add salt while still hot.
5

If you wish, add garlic powder or other tasty spice/spice mixture.