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.
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Amanda Rains
[email protected]These patacones were delicious! I served them with a side of black beans and rice and it was a perfect meal.
Chrissy Davis
[email protected]These patacones were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Masumul Karim
[email protected]I've made these patacones several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Ali Shahid
[email protected]These patacones were a little too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
mazhar bangash
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good patacones recipe for a long time.
J Paquette
[email protected]These patacones were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using a different type of oil next time.
Santa Snto
[email protected]These patacones were amazing! I've never had anything like them before. I will definitely be making them again.
Isaac Micharl
[email protected]These patacones were a little too hard for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Sandal Gill
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of plantains, but I really enjoyed these patacones. They were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was delicious.
MR Sabbir
[email protected]OMG, these patacones are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mirza Nasir
[email protected]These patacones were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some spices or herbs next time.
Phillip Moeller
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my patacones turned out perfect! They were crispy and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the guacamole and salsa.
Jaraymond Fortune
[email protected]These patacones were a little too oily for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try making them again with less oil next time.
Maria Mayers
[email protected]I've never had patacones before, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be adding them to my regular rotation of recipes.
Kambugu Fenekas
[email protected]These patacones were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.