Tostones Rellenos (Cuban Stuffed Plantain Cups)

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INGREDIENTS

– 2 large unripe green plantains – Oil for frying – Salt to taste Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Peel and cut the plantain into 2-inch thick slices. 3-4 pieces per plantain.

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Fry the plantain slices in hot oil (400ºF) for 5 minutes.

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Drain the plantain slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

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Mold the fried plantain slices into cups using a lemon squeezer or wooden tostonera. Remove carefully.

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Fry the cups again in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt.

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Tostones Rellenos (Cuban Stuffed Plantain Cups)

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Peel and cut the plantain into 2-inch thick slices. 3-4 pieces per plantain.

Prepare plantains.

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Fry the plantain slices in hot oil (400ºF) for 5 minutes.

Fry first time.

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Drain the plantain slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

Drain the plantains.

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Mold the fried plantain slices into cups using a lemon squeezer or wooden tostonera. Remove carefully.

Mold into cups.

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Fry the cups again in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt.

Fry again.

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