Tostones, also known as patacones, are twice-fried green plantains that are a popular side dish in many Latin American countries. They are typically served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as guacamole, salsa, or mojo, and can also be used as a base for other dishes, such as ropa vieja or sancocho. This article provides recipes for tostones and three different dipping sauces: Colombian aji hot sauce, avocado crema, and chimichurri sauce. The tostones recipe includes instructions for both frying and baking the plantains, while the dipping sauce recipes are all easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of spicy, creamy, or herbaceous flavors, you are sure to find a dipping sauce that you love to pair with your tostones.
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TOSTONES WITH COLOMBIAN AJI HOT SAUCE
Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann
Categories side-dish
Time 3h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings, and 1 1/2 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut off the ends of the plantains and then carefully cut a slit down the length of the skin without cutting into the plantain itself. Using a wooden spoon, pry up the edges of the peel and pull off the skin. Once the peel is removed cut the plantain crosswise into 4 or 5 pieces, each about 1-inch long.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 3 minutes. Add the plantains and fry them until they turn golden on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Raise heat to high.
- Place plantain pieces between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Flatten the plantains by pressing down on them with a heavy-bottomed pan. Return 1/2 of the flattened plantains to the oil and re-fry until deep golden on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer back to the paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining flattened plantains. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
- Combine the cilantro, scallions, Scotch bonnet, onion, lime juice and water in a small glass bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid. Season with salt, to taste. Stir all the ingredients together. Set the Aji aside for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.;
AJí PICANTE (COLOMBIAN HOT SAUCE)
Ají picante or Ají Piqué is a spicy sauce from my hometown Antioquia. We keep it in the refrigerator all year round. It is an absolute must for Colombian Empanadas and it is the perfect sauce to flavor soups, stews and the perfect dipping sauce for Patacones. Growing up in my house we used it.
Provided by Erica Dinho
Categories Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the vinegar and habanero pepper in a blender for 2 minutes.
- Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Add the vinegar and habanero mix to the bowl and mix well.
- Pour in a glass jar and cover. Refrigerate up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TOSTONES
I grew up eating many dishes from Pureto Rico but tostones have always been a favorite dish for me. I still make the fried snacks when I miss my family. -Leah Martin, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes. , Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add plantains, a few at a time, and cook for 30-60 seconds or until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place plantain pieces between two sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Combine seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle tostones with seasoning mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EGGS COLOMBIAN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and add some salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or fork until well mixed. Trim the ends from scallions and slice thin. You should have about 1/2 cup. Cut the tomato into 1/2-inch dice. You should have about 1/2 cup. Using a non-stick pan or a cast iron skillet, heat the oil until hot over a high heat. Add the scallion and tomato and a bit of salt and pepper. Saute until the tomato is broken down, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and scramble. Cook until just set. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the eggs evenly between tortillas laying them in a strip from one side of the tortilla to the other, about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Pull the bottom of the tortilla up over the eggs, tuck the tortilla into the egg until it feels snug and roll it up, like making a nori roll. Cut the rolls into halves or thirds. Serve immediately or reheat on a panini press before serving. This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
TOSTONES
A staple dish throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, tostones are crisp, flattened plantains that are often served as appetizers and side dishes. Unlike sweet maduros, which are made with very ripe, almost black, yellow plantains, savory tostones are made with unripe green plantains. Tostones are fried twice: The first fry sears the cut sides of the plantains, establishing a base layer of color; the second fry ensures that every edge is golden and crunchy. Tostoneras, wooden tools designed to create the perfect tostone shape, come in handy here, but a flat-bottomed cup will do just fine in its place.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim and discard the ends of the plantains. Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the length of the plantain to easily remove the peel, carefully avoiding cutting into the flesh. If the peel is too firm, use a spoon to lift the edges, then discard the peel. Slice the plantain crosswise into 1-inch rounds (about 8 pieces per plantain).
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/8-inch vegetable oil over medium. When the oil shimmers, add the plantains, flat-side down. Fry until beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute per side.
- While keeping the heat on, transfer plantains to a cutting board. Working with one piece at a time, use a tostonera or large flat-bottomed cup to gently press each plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. (If using a cup, keep it as centered as possible to flatten the plantains evenly.)
- Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, pan-fry the flattened plantains until golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer tostones to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. While hot, season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
TOSTONES: TWICE-FRIED GREEN PLANTAIN CHIPS RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Fill a heavy bottom pot with 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil and heat the oil to 375 F.
- Cut the ends from each plantain and peel the them while the oil is heating.
- Cut the plantains into 3/4-inch slices.
- Fry the slices in the hot oil for 3 minutes or until they turn a light golden color and they're semisoft.
- Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
- When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle, about 1 minute, smash them into flat rounds.
- Fry the rounds in the hot oil again for 3 minutes until they turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove the tostones with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 151 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 9-12 tostones (serves 2-4), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COLOMBIAN AJI
For any Colombian food you serve, always have some aji on the table. Hot, spicy, fresh, and flavorful.
Provided by Marian
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender, combine jalapenos, water, vinegar, lemon juice, green onions, cilantro and salt. Blend until smooth; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 293.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
AJI (COLOMBIAN SALSA)
A tangy fresh Colombian-style salsa which can be made delicious either mild or XXX hot! Goes great with grilled meats, empanadas, and tostones, but I put it on everything... even my eggs! There seem to be several variations of this; some watery, some oily, some saucy, some chunky, but my mom is from Barranquilla, Colombia and this is how she makes it.
Provided by Jesse Clark
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Add olive oil, lime juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt; pulse until a coarse paste forms. Mix in green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
AJí (COLOMBIAN-STYLE FRESH SALSA)
Colombian food is typically not spicy on its own. Instead, a hot sauce called ají - also the Colombian word for chiles - is served tableside. There are as many types of ají as there are regions in Colombia, but this version, heavy on cilantro and onions, is a good all-purpose sauce that goes especially well with fried foods. Many ají recipes include some white vinegar or lime juice. I prefer using plain water to dilute mine, and I serve lime wedges on the side for diners to add at their discretion. This recipe uses half an onion and half a tomato; use the other half for empanadas.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories condiments
Time 15m
Yield About 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely mince the cilantro, onion, scallions and chile by hand, or by roughly chopping, then pulsing in a food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Working directly in the medium bowl and using a flat palm to press the cut side of the tomato against the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomato until you're left with just the skin. (The skin should protect your hand from the grater.) Discard the skin.
- Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few tablespoons of water. Squeeze with lime juice to taste. Stir to combine. The ají should be quite thin in texture. Add more water as necessary. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Finished ají can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Tips for Making the Best Tostones and Colombian Aji Hot Sauce:
- Choose green plantains that are firm and have a bright green color. Avoid plantains that are yellow or have blemishes.
- To make tostones, slice the plantains into 1-inch thick rounds. Then, use a tostonera or a heavy-bottomed skillet to flatten the rounds into thin discs.
- Fry the tostones in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- To make the Colombian aji hot sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve the tostones with the aji hot sauce and your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Tostones with Colombian aji hot sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the crispy tostones and the spicy aji hot sauce is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new appetizer or snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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