Tostones with Colombian Aji Hot Sauce
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings, and 1 1/2 cups sauce
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 406
- Total Fat
- 38
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 20
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 316
- Total: 3 hr 35 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Inactive: 3 hr
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
2 green plantains
1 cup vegetable oil, plus more if necessary
Salt
Aji Colombiano Hot Sauce, recipe follows
Aji Colombiano Hot Sauce:
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1/2 small Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped or dry chili to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup water
Salt
Directions
- Cut off the ends of the plantains and then carefully cut a slit down the length of the skin without cutting into the plantain itself. Using a wooden spoon, pry up the edges of the peel and pull off the skin. Once the peel is removed cut the plantain crosswise into 4 or 5 pieces, each about 1-inch long.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 3 minutes. Add the plantains and fry them until they turn golden on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Raise heat to high.
- Place plantain pieces between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Flatten the plantains by pressing down on them with a heavy-bottomed pan. Return 1/2 of the flattened plantains to the oil and re-fry until deep golden on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer back to the paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining flattened plantains. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
Aji Colombiano Hot Sauce:
- Combine the cilantro, scallions, Scotch bonnet, onion, lime juice and water in a small glass bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid. Season with salt, to taste. Stir all the ingredients together. Set the Aji aside for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.;