PataconesTwice-Fried Green Plantains

Name: Patacones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Colombia
Ingredients: 3 pcs Plantain (green, peeled and cut into thick rounds); 700 ml Vegetable Oil; 8 g Salt

Twice-fried green plantains with a crisp exterior and tender center. They are a classic Colombian side, especially good alongside soups, stews, and grilled meats.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1590kcal

Calories

Protein

162g

Fat

43g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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3pcs
Plantain (green, peeled and cut into thick rounds)
700ml
Vegetable Oil
8g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C (338°F). Fry the plantains pieces until they soften and turn lightly golden.
02
Remove the plantains and flatten each piece into a thick disc.
03
Raise the oil temperature to 190°C (374°F), then fry the flattened plantains again until crisp and golden.
04
Drain well and season immediately with salt.

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