Tostones with Chimichurri and Queso Fresco

Prep 20 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

Tostones are a typical dish in many Latin American countries, especially in the Caribbean. They're made with green plantain. The preparation is easy and the result is delicious. Tostones can be served with many different things, depending on what you like. For example, with chimichurri and queso fresco. I love this combination of ingredients because it highlights the taste of the tostones. I hope you like it. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

tablespoons sweet onion, chopped

1/2

cup cilantro stems removed

1/4

cup parsley

Juice from 1 lemon

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

tablespoon red pepper

teaspoon chopped jalapeño

teaspoon honey

teaspoon minced garlic

1/4

cup queso fresco

Vegetable oil

Directions

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1

Place the onions, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, jalapeño, honey and garlic in a food processor. This way your chimichurri is ready when you are.
2

Add the vegetable oil to a pot and heat to 350°F Once the oil it hot, fry the plantains for 3 minutes or until they've lightly browned. Once they've fried, place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil and let cool.
3

Once the plantains are cool, use a cup to flatten them. Use the bottom of the cup. Place the tostones back in the oil for 2-3 more minutes or until they've browned. They're now ready to served with chimichurri and queso fresco.

Expert Tips

Use paper towels to absorb the excess oil from the tostones.

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Tostones are a typical dish in many Latin American countries, especially in the Caribbean. They're made with green plantain. The preparation is easy and the result is delicious. Tostones can be served with many different things, depending on what you like. For example, with chimichurri and queso fresco. I love this combination of ingredients because it highlights the taste of the tostones. I hope you like it.