Patacones (fried Plantain)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2

Satisfy your taste buds with Patacones (Fried Plantain) recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 green plantains ( do not use yellow , or yellowish green . It vastly changes the taste )
	vegetable oil
	salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

234

Sugar

14g

Fat

10g

Patacones (Fried Plantains) are a popular snack and appetizer in Latin America. Made from green plantains, patacones are sliced, fried twice, and then served with various dips or sauces. The texture of patacones is crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. They are a staple food in many households and can be eaten as a snack, appetizer, or as a side dish to accompany meat or fish dishes.

Instructions

1.	Cut off both ends of the plantains and make a shallow cut down the length of the plantain.
2.	Peel off the skin and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
3.	Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
4.	Gently place the plantain pieces into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5.	Remove the plantain pieces from the oil and place them onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
6.	Use a flat surface or a tostonera to flatten each plantain piece
7.	Return the flattened pieces back into the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
8.	Remove the pieces from the oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve hot.

PROS

Crispy and flavorful, patacones are a healthy and gluten-free snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

They are easy to make, and can be served with various dips or sauces to suit your taste.

CONS

Since patacones are a fried food, they can be high in calories and fat if consumed in excess.

It is important to monitor the amount of oil used while frying, and to serve patacones in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Plantains are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and are known to aid in digestive health and improve blood pressure levels.
The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats present in plantains are also known to promote heart health and reduce cholesterol levels.