Best 3 Patacones Fried Plantain Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing taste of Patacones, a traditional Latin American dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of the region. These twice-fried green plantains, also known as tostones, are a crispy and savory delight that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Whether you prefer the simplicity of classic Patacones or crave the excitement of variations like Rellenos de Carne (stuffed with seasoned meat) or Patacones con Hogao (topped with a flavorful tomato and onion sauce), this versatile dish promises a burst of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Dive into the diverse recipes provided in this article, each offering unique takes on the beloved Patacones, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.
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PATACONES DE COLOMBIA (FRIED PLANTAINS)
These are fried plantains that have been smashed and fried a second time. It is essential you use very ripe plantains. This recipe is straight from my Colombian mother-in-law. Enjoy!
Provided by kat
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place a plate, upside-down, onto a work surface.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry plantain slices in the hot oil until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer plantain slices using a slotted spoon onto the upside-down plate, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto the plantains. Smash the plantain slices by gently pressing the top plate into the bottom plate.
- Place the smashed plantains in the hot oil and fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle salt over plantains.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
PATACONES (FRIED PLANTAIN)
I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish.
Provided by SlipC
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 16 Patacones
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel Plantain, and cut it width wise into 3 or 4 pieces.
- I have found that the easiest way to peel the plantain is to cut roughly 1/4" off of each end of the plantain (the very tips), and then carefully, without cutting into the plantain itself, slicing the skin down one side.
- Once you have slit the skin on one side, you can gently pry the peel off with your fingers.
- Heat 1" of vegetable oil on medium heat until hot.
- Fry plantain pieces on both sides for about 3 minutes, or until the pieces are golden.
- When they are golden, remove from pan and place onto a plate covered with a paper towel.
- Flatten the fried plantain.
- I do this by placing the pieces one at a time between 2 pieces of waxed paper, and flattening with my hands.
- Be careful not to put too much pressure, or the plantain will stick to the waxed paper.
- Just gently flatten them till they are about 1/4" thick.
- Place in the hot oil again and fry until both sides are golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel covered plate (be sure to change paper towels in between the 2 fryings) and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately.
- For an extra special treat, eat the patacones with a thin slice of queso blanco (salty white cheese) on top.
PATACONES TICOS (COSTA RICAN FRIED PLANTAINS)
These are a delicious snack I enjoyed while spending a semester in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. One of my profesores there taught me to make these. They go really well with frijoles molidos (refried beans, basically). Plantains can be purchased at most grocery store in the produce section...they look like bananas, but DO NOT try to eat them like bananas - they are NOT the same thing! Get the nice and green ones for this purpose. --Times are approximate--
Provided by godsjoyfulkid
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel plantains completely.
- Slice Plantains into 1/2 inch rounds.
- Heat oil in sauce pan until almost boiling.
- CAREFULLY place a handful of plantain rounds into hot oil, leaving them in until light brown, about 2 minutes.
- CAREFULLY remove plantain rounds from hot oil with slotted spoon (preferably metal) and place on a cutting board covered in parchment paper.
- Plantain pieces should be on only half of the parchment paper. Fold second half of parchment paper over them, and with a second board or other hard, flat surface press firmly on the paper-covered plantain rounds.
- The rounds should now be smushed-looking, yet still intact.
- *This can also be done using a metal tortilla press, if available. What I use is like a tortilla press, but is specifically designed for patacones, and I bought it at a supermarket in Costa Rica.
- With slotted spoon, replace pieces of plantain in the oil until golden brown.
- Remove pieces with slotted spoon and place on paper towel. Pieces should be slightly crispy.
- Repeat with another handful of rounds, until all have been cooked.
- Sprinkle with salt, to taste.
- Dip in warm refried beans, or also good with ceviche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 42.3, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe plantains, as they are softer and easier to work with.
- Peel the plantains thinly to avoid wasting too much of the fruit.
- Slice the plantains into thin, even slices so that they cook evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet for frying the plantains to prevent them from burning.
- Heat the oil to a high temperature before adding the plantains to prevent them from absorbing too much oil.
- Fry the plantains in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the plantains from the oil to allow excess oil to drain.
- Pat the plantains dry with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Season the plantains with salt, garlic powder, or other desired seasonings to enhance their flavor.
- Serve the patacones with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Patacones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are a popular street food in many Latin American countries and are also a great way to use up ripe plantains. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can easily make this tasty treat at home. Whether you prefer them crispy or soft, mild or spicy, patacones are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have some ripe plantains on hand, give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of patacones!
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