Fried Yellow Plantains Recipe
Tostones Amarillos are fried yellow or (ripened) plantains. Yellow plantains are used in Latin cuisine as a side dish. Yellow plantains are often mistaken for bananas. They are not to be eaten raw--they must be cooked. Unlike green plantains, when used for Tostones Amarillos, yellow plantains do not need to be mashed and re-fried.
Ingredients
Directions
- Peel plantains.
- Cut plantains into medium diagonal pieces of about 1/2" thick, cover with sugar.
- In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot add the pieces of plantains. Turn over twice until the plantains acquire a golden-brown color.
- Rest the plantains on paper towel for about 2 minutes to absorb the oil, and serve.
- You might also fry onions and put the plantains on a bed of fried Spanish onions.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 143g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 587 | |
| Calories from Fat 484 | 82% |
| Total Fat 54.74g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 4.14g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 1.41g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 327mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 27.16g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 16.07g | 11% |
| Protein 1.03g | 2% |
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