Tostones
Tostones is a classic Cuban snack that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Green plantains, Garlic, Oil for frying, Lime and Ground cumin, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.
Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
If you enjoy authentic Cuban cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Arroz Con Pollo.
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Ingredients
- Green plantains4 pieces
- Garlic8 cloves
- Water500 ml
- Oil for frying500 ml
- Olive oil60 ml
- Lime1 piece
- Ground cumin0.5 tsp
- SaltTo taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Score the plantain skin lengthways and lever it off with a knife; a green one will not peel by hand.
Cut them across into three-centimetre pieces.
Crush half the garlic with salt and stir it into half a litre of warm water.
Fry the pieces at 160 °C for four minutes, until soft but not golden.
Flatten each piece with the base of a glass or a press to a centimetre thick.
Dip the discs in the garlic water for a second and pat them dry.
Fry them a second time at 190 °C for two minutes to a crisp shell, salt them and serve with a mojo of the remaining garlic, olive oil and lime.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Tostones carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, green plantains can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.
Chef Technique Tips
Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.
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