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Tostones de Platanos Pinton

Cultural Context

Tostones de Platanos Pinton, or fried green plantains, are a beloved snack in Cuban cuisine, often enjoyed with garlic sauce or lime. Traditionally made from unripe plantains, they represent the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a crispy delight. Today, tostones are popular across Latin America and the Caribbean, with variations in preparation and serving styles.

CubanCUside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
salt
garlic powder
onion powder
2 garlic cloves
scotch bonnet pepper
1 tablespoon celery
chives
lime juice
extra virgin olive oil

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more cost-effective for frying.

1

Add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and 2 garlic cloves to a bowl.

2

Chop and add scotch bonnet pepper (optional) to the mixture.

3

Add about 1 tablespoon of chopped celery and some chives to the bowl.

4

Squeeze lime juice into the mixture.

5

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil into the bowl and mix everything together.

6

Fry the plantains until they are golden and serve with the avocado dip.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

TostonesFried Green Plantains

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