Abuela's Cuban Tostones
Abuela's Cuban Tostones - Sides (Caribbean)
20 minMexican
Servings4
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- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Egg Free
Steps
- 1In a large bowl combine water and salt. Set aside.
- 2Cut the ends off the plantains and peel the skin. Cut the plantains into 1 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 3Preheat oil in a frying pan at medium heat. Gently place each of the slices into the oil and fry for approximately 3 minutes until slightly golden.
- 4Remove the plantains and drain with a paper towel. Individually place the cooked slices inside a zip bag. Smash each plantain with a plantain press or heavy pot while they are warm. Set aside.
- 5Dip each piece in salty water. Set aside
- 6Fry in oil for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- 7Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 591kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 29g
- Fat
- 55g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 16g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Questions
How long does abuela's cuban tostones take to make?
About 20 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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