Fried Plantains (Tostonos De Platanos)
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 c Water
- Vegetable oil ; for deep
- 3 Green plantains ; peeled
- 3 ts Salt
- 3 Garlic ; chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain plantains well, reserving liquid. Dry plantains on paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7 minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels. Refry plantains in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot. NOTES : A staple of the Hispanic diet, the starchy green bananas known as plantains are often deep-fried and served as an appetizer. Recipe by: Country Living magazine, 11/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1021 by LBotsko
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (153g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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| Calories: 119 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 4 (3%) | ||
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| Total Fat 0.4g | 1 % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 6.9mg | 0 % | |
| Potassium 491mg | 13 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 9 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 12 % | |
| Sugars, other 28.1g | ||
| Protein 1.6g | 2 % | |
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Calories per serving: 119
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