Crispy Costa Rican Patacones with Avocado Salsa
Delightfully crispy fried plantains with a refreshing avocado twist
Experience a taste of Costa Rican street food with these deliciously crispy patacones served alongside a creamy avocado salsa that perfectly balances flavors.
- 45 minutes
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Patacones
For the Avocado Salsa
For Garnishing the Salsa
Preparation
Preparing the Plantains
Slice the plantains
Slice each peeled plantain into 1-inch thick slices.
Heat the oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Do not overcrowd the frying pan as this may lower the oil temperature, leading to uneven cooking.
Fry the slices
Fry the plantain slices until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Making the Avocado Salsa
Combine ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, red onion, tomato, and lime juice.
Season the salsa
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cilantro
Stir in chopped cilantro for freshness.
Squeeze extra lime juice for a zesty salsa punch.
Cooking Process
First Fry
Fry plantains on medium heat until slightly golden.
Flattening
Remove fried plantains and flatten them using the bottom of a glass or plate.
Second Fry
Refry the flattened plantains until crispy and golden brown.
Plating & Serving
Crispy Costa Rican Patacones with Avocado Salsa
Crispy Costa Rican Patacones with Avocado Salsa
Serve & Garnish
Serve the crispy patacones warm, neatly arranged around a bowl of avocado salsa, topped with a sprinkle of cilantro and optional jalapeño slices for added heat.