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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish

    Tostones (Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo-Ketchup Sauce

    Published: May 7, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Tostones are sliced green plantains that are fried twice. They are common in both latin american and carribbean cuisine. It would be mostly compared to french fries which is another starchy fried side dish. One of my favorite things to eat with tostones is chuleta frita (fried pork chops). They are also the perfect vehicle to be topped with things such as guacamole or skirt steak slices and shrimp as an appetizer.

    Tostones and Dipping Sauce Ingredients

    tostones and mayo-ketuchup ingredients

    Plantains- unripe green plantains are used as opposed to ripe plantains that are yellow plantains with brown or black spots. Those are typically used for sweet maduros which are sweet plantains.

    Sauces- mayonnaise and Ketchup are used which is apparent because of the name of the sauce. In my version of the sauce I also add a teaspoon of hot sauce but that is optional.

    Flavoring- garlic is used in the sauce and salt on the fried plantains.

    Let's Make This Tostones Recipe!

    First step is to make the dipping sauce. In a small bowl mix together all sauce ingredients and sit to the side.

    plantains cut into 1 inch pieces on a cutting board

    To prep the plantains, they need to be peeled and sliced. Begin by cutting the ends of the plantain. Then make three shallow cuts the length of the plantain. You only want to cut int the skin of the plantain. Now it is easier to peel the skin off. Cut the plantain in 1 inch pieces at a diagonal.

    cut pieces of plantains frying in hot oil

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. For the first fry, place plantain pieces in a single layer and fry for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined dish.

    flattening a fried plantain with bottom of mug

    Now there are different ways to achieve a smashed plantain. You can use a plantain press (tostonera), tortilla press, or bottom of a glass. Lining a press with parchment paper may make it easier for release. I went with placing the fried plantain slices on a cutting board and using the bottom of a cup.

    flattened plantains frying in hot oil

    For the second fry, place flattened plantains in hot oil and fry for 4 minutes to get them crisp. Fry in batches if necessary to not over crowd the frying pan. Drain on another paper towel lined dish and season with a pinch of salt.

    plated tostones with mayo-ketchup sauce

    Serve crispy tostones with mayo-ketchup dipping sauce. You can also squeeze some fresh lime juice on top for added flavor.

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    Tostones with Mayo-Ketchup Sauce

    Crispy fried plantains served with a creamy garlic dipping sauce!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Latin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3

    Equipment

    Tostonera
    Cutting Boards

    Ingredients

    Mayo-Ketchup Sauce

    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp ketchup
    • 1 tsp hot sauce
    • 1 tsp minced garlic

    Tostones

    • 2 green plantains
    • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl mix together all sauce ingredients and sit to the side.
    • To prep the plantains, they need to be peeled and sliced. Begin by cutting the ends of the plantain. Then make three shallow cuts the length of the plantain. You only want to cut int the skin of the plantain. Now it is easier to peel the skin off. Cut the plantain in 1 inch pieces at a diagonal.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. For the first fry, place plantain pieces in a single layer and fry for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined dish.
    • Once cool enough to handle, flatten plantains using tortilla press or bottom of a glass.
    • For the second fry, place flattened plantains in hot oil and fry for 4 minutes to get them crisp. Fry in batches if necessary to not over crowd the frying pan. Drain on another paper towel lined dish and season with a pinch of salt.

    Video

    Tostones (Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo Ketchup Sauce
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    1. MELANIE SMITH says

      June 06, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      I first tried this when I lived in Puerto Rico, and have occasionally made tostones myself after I moved back to the States. People who have never tried them are pleasantly surprised at how good they are!

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