Tostones, or Fried Banana Recipe ππ₯
Overview:
Name: Tostones, or Fried Banana (Venezuela)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 52.5 per serving
Rating: ββββ (4 reviews)
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Fruit, South American, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peel the banana. | 2 min |
| 2 | Cut the banana into 2 cm cylinders. | 3 min |
| 3 | Fry the banana cylinders until they turn a pale yellow color. | 4 min |
| 4 | Remove the fried banana cylinders from the heat. | 1 min |
| 5 | Place the fried banana cylinders on a non-porous surface. Using a glass or a plate, squash the plantain to make circles about half a centimeter thick. | 2 min |
| 6 | Sprinkle salt to your own taste over the flattened banana circles. Fry until they are crispy. | 5 min |
| 7 | Serve hot with guasacaca sauce or garlic “mojo”. | 8 min |
Detailed Instructions:
1. Peel the Banana:
Start by peeling the ripe banana. Gently remove the skin to reveal the soft flesh inside. This step usually takes around 2 minutes.
2. Cut into Cylinders:
Once the banana is peeled, proceed to cut it into 2 cm cylinders. Make sure the cuts are even to ensure uniform cooking. This step typically takes about 3 minutes.
3. Fry the Banana:
In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Carefully place the banana cylinders into the hot oil. Fry them until they turn a pale yellow color, indicating that they are cooked through. This usually takes around 4 minutes.
4. Remove from Heat:
Once the banana cylinders are fried to perfection, remove them from the heat using a slotted spoon or tongs. Allow any excess oil to drain off.
5. Flatten the Banana Circles:
Place the fried banana cylinders on a non-porous surface, such as a cutting board or a plate. Using a flat-bottomed glass or a plate, gently press down on each cylinder to flatten them into circles about half a centimeter thick. This step takes approximately 2 minutes.
6. Season and Fry Again:
Sprinkle salt over the flattened banana circles according to your own taste preferences. Return them to the frying pan and fry until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
7. Serve Hot:
Once the tostones are crispy and golden, remove them from the pan and place them on a serving plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve the hot tostones immediately with guasacaca sauce or garlic “mojo” for dipping. This final step takes around 8 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 52.5 per serving
- Fat Content: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 0.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 0.6g
Enjoy these delicious Tostones, or Fried Bananas, as a satisfying snack or appetizer, packed with the flavors of Venezuela and the wholesome goodness of ripe bananas! πβ¨
