🇨🇷 Costa Rican Cuisine

Patacones

Twice-Fried Green Plantains

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 224 kcal

Thick rounds of green plantain fried, smashed flat, and fried again until shattering crispy, served with black bean dip or guacamole.

Ingredients

1 Peel plantains and cut into 2cm thick rounds.
2 Fry in hot oil at 160C for 4-5 min until pale golden and slightly soft. Remove.
3 Flatten each piece with a tostonera or the bottom of a heavy cup to about 5mm thick.
4 Fry again at 180C for 2-3 min until deep golden and shatteringly crispy.
5 Drain on paper towels, sprinkle generously with salt. Serve immediately.

Did You Know?

In Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, patacones replace tortillas entirely — they serve as the plate, utensil, and side dish all at once.