Patacones De Colombia (Fried Plantains)
How to make patacon maracucho.
Recipe Summary Patacones De Colombia (Fried Plantains)
These are fried plantains that have been smashed and fried a second time. It is essential you use very ripe plantains. This recipe is straight from my Colombian mother-in-law. Enjoy!Ingredients | Ingredientes Patacones Maracuchos½ cup oil for frying1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds1 pinch saltDirectionsPlace a plate, upside-down, onto a work surface.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry plantain slices in the hot oil until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer plantain slices using a slotted spoon onto the upside-down plate, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto the plantains. Smash the plantain slices by gently pressing the top plate into the bottom plate.Place the smashed plantains in the hot oil and fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle salt over plantains.We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.Info | Ingredientes Patacones Maracuchosprep:
10 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
6 patacones
TAG : Patacones De Colombia (Fried Plantains)Side Dish, Vegetables,