How To Make Tostones (Twice Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
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Peel the plantains and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Fry the plantain slices until they turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, flatten the fried plantains.
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Increase the heat of the oil and fry the flattened plantains again until they become crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, and lime juice to make the dipping sauce.
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Serve the tostones hot with the mayo-ketchup dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 15g
- Protein : 1g
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