Dominican Tostones
Tostones are a popular Dominican snack made from green plantains. They’re twice-fried for extra crispiness and served with a garlic dipping sauce.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- Deep Fryer For frying the plantain slices. A deep fryer can be more convenient, but a eep skillet or pan works well too
- Tongs or Slotted Spoon To flip and remove the tostones from the hot oil
- Paper Towels: To drain excess oil from the tostones after frying
- Cutting Board For chopping the plantain
- Knife To peel and cut the plantains. A sharp knife is helpful for easier and safer preparation
Ingredients
- 4 Green plantains
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the plantain slices until they’re golden but not browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Flatten the fried plantains with the bottom of a glass or a tostonera (if available).
- Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry until they’re crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and drain again.
- Make a garlic dipping sauce by mashing garlic cloves with salt. Serve the tostones hot with the garlic sauce.
Notes
Tostones are best served immediately while they’re still hot and crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg
