Patacones (Basic)
Patacones are a popular dish in many Latin American countries, and they are often served as a side dish or snack.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.
Patacones (Basic)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan.
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Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
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Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, flatten the plantain slices to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry for an additional 2 minutes per side.
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Remove from the pan and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
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Serve hot with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
