Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

Name: Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup oil for frying; 1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds; 1 pinch salt

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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!

Recipe by kat

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

3

Yield:

6 patacones

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Ingredients

½ cup oil for frying
1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
1 pinch salt

Directions

Place a plate, upside-down, onto a work surface.
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.
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.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105	Calories
4g	Fat
19g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 54mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 11mg	55%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 298mg	6%

* 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.