Plantain slices are fried, smashed, and fried again in this quick and easy Colombian recipe for patacones.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
105 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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 2
Place a plate upside-down onto a work surface.
Step 3
Place smashed plantains in 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.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
