Nuclear Tostones

AnnaJW · 10-13-2005, 09:26 PM

This recipe was featured yesterday on Martha Stewart's show by Gloria Estefan. They looked so good!

Nuclear Tostones

SERVES 4 TO 6

2 green plantains

1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Coarse salt

Mojo, for serving

1. On a work surface, cut both ends off plantains; score skin lengthwise in 3 places on each plantain. Wrap in paper towels, and microwave on high until tender, about 7 minutes. To test for doneness, insert the tip of a paring knife. Let cool slightly.

2. Cut each plantain crosswise into 1-inch pieces; peel and discard skins. Place plantains cut-side up between two sheets of parchment paper. Using the bottom of a bowl, press down to flatten into a disc. Repeat with remaining plaintains.

3. Heat 2-inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high until it registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Add plantains in batches, being careful not to over crowd. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; season immediately with salt. Serve immediately with mojo.

MOJO:

Mojo

SERVES 4 TO 6

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons minced garlic

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

bigdog · 10-13-2005, 11:17 PM

That sounds like something good to try with my bananas that won't mature before frost! Thanks for sharing, Anna.

AnnaJW · 10-13-2005, 11:29 PM

You're welcome! Let me know if you try them.

Kenzie_POM · 07-12-2006, 01:35 PM

Anna, thanks for the post. I tried this recipe. Really good.

AnnaJW · 07-12-2006, 02:09 PM

I'm glad you liked them!

10-13-2005, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
AnnaJW AnnaJW's Photo Gallery Location: Riverside, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Anna Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,310 BananaBucks : 219,495 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 20 Times Was Thanked 120 Times in 89 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Nuclear Tostones This recipe was featured yesterday on Martha Stewart's show by Gloria Estefan. They looked so good! Nuclear Tostones SERVES 4 TO 6 2 green plantains 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Coarse salt Mojo, for serving 1. On a work surface, cut both ends off plantains; score skin lengthwise in 3 places on each plantain. Wrap in paper towels, and microwave on high until tender, about 7 minutes. To test for doneness, insert the tip of a paring knife. Let cool slightly. 2. Cut each plantain crosswise into 1-inch pieces; peel and discard skins. Place plantains cut-side up between two sheets of parchment paper. Using the bottom of a bowl, press down to flatten into a disc. Repeat with remaining plaintains. 3. Heat 2-inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high until it registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Add plantains in batches, being careful not to over crowd. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; season immediately with salt. Serve immediately with mojo. MOJO: Mojo SERVES 4 TO 6 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons minced garlic Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. __________________ -Anna Banana - Living my life in MMORPG's

10-13-2005, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigdog ******* bigdog's Photo Gallery** Location: Gainesville, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Frank Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,002 BananaBucks : 745,638 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 213 Times Was Thanked 1,787 Times in 502 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 131 Times	Re: Nuclear Tostones That sounds like something good to try with my bananas that won't mature before frost! Thanks for sharing, Anna.

10-13-2005, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
AnnaJW AnnaJW's Photo Gallery Location: Riverside, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Anna Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,310 BananaBucks : 219,495 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 20 Times Was Thanked 120 Times in 89 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Nuclear Tostones You're welcome! Let me know if you try them. __________________ -Anna Banana - Living my life in MMORPG's

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Kenzie_POM Kenzie_POM's Photo Gallery Location: Mobile, Alabama Find me on the map! Zone: 8B-9 Name: Kenzie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 248 BananaBucks : 65,663 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 42 Times Was Thanked 77 Times in 38 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 17 Times	Re: Nuclear Tostones Anna, thanks for the post. I tried this recipe. Really good. __________________ Cheers then~ Happy Growing Kenzie

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AnnaJW AnnaJW's Photo Gallery Location: Riverside, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Name: Anna Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,310 BananaBucks : 219,495 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 20 Times Was Thanked 120 Times in 89 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: Nuclear Tostones I'm glad you liked them! __________________ -Anna Banana - Living my life in MMORPG's

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