Directions:
- Peel Plantain, and cut it width wise into 3 or 4 pieces.
- I have found that the easiest way to peel the plantain is to cut roughly 1/4 off of each end of the plantain (the very tips), and then carefully, without cutting into the plantain itself, slicing the skin down one side.
- Once you have slit the skin on one side, you can gently pry the peel off with your fingers.
- Heat 1 of vegetable oil on medium heat until hot.
- Fry plantain pieces on both sides for about 3 minutes, or until the pieces are golden.
- When they are golden, remove from pan and place onto a plate covered with a paper towel.
- Flatten the fried plantain.
- I do this by placing the pieces one at a time between 2 pieces of waxed paper, and flattening with my hands.
- Be careful not to put too much pressure, or the plantain will stick to the waxed paper.
- Just gently flatten them till they are about 1/4 thick.
- Place in the hot oil again and fry until both sides are golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel covered plate (be sure to change paper towels in between the 2 fryings) and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately.
- For an extra special treat, eat the patacones with a thin slice of queso blanco (salty white cheese) on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 8.19 Kcal (34 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 2.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.32g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 12.77mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.3g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 309 Kcal (1294 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 108 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 482mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 49g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 4g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 0% | |
| Protein | 2g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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