Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains) Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 6 patacones

Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains) Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup oil for frying

1 ripe plantain

peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds

1 pinch salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place a plate upside-down onto a work surface.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 105.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 19g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 3.9g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 672.4IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 11mg 18%

Folate: 13.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 1.8mg

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 297.7mg 8%

Sodium: 54.1mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 35

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.