Patacones, tostones, or fried green plantains are a delicacy of Ecuadorian cuisine. Cut into slices, fried, flattened, and fried again, they become a delicious crispy and flavorful side. A true Creole delight that wins over the palate. Enjoy them.
The preparation of patacones begins by peeling plantains and cutting them into thick slices, either straight or diagonal.
Then, they are fried in oil until yellow, without over-browning.
The slices are then flattened and fried again with salt and garlic, resulting in golden and crunchy patacones.
They are served with salsa to enjoy in good company.
Patacones
Ingredients
4 Green plantains
Oil for frying
1 pinch of Salt
Crushed or ground garlic
Preparation
Step 1 : The preparation of the patacones starts by peeling the plantains and cutting them into thick slices, either straight or diagonal.
Step 2 : Next, heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet, making sure the oil amount covers the plantain slices.
Step 3 : Fry the plantains until they start turning yellow, avoiding over-browning.
Step 4 : Once ready, remove the plantain slices from the skillet and flatten them using an implement such as a pataconera, tostonera, mortar, or the bottom of a glass.
Step 5 : Then, sprinkle with salt and garlic, and fry again for about 2 more minutes until they are fully golden and crispy.
Step 6 : Finally, remove the patacones from the skillet and add more salt if needed.
Step 7 : Serve hot accompanied by ají or some salsa, to enjoy these delicious patacones.
Step 8 : Enjoy!
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