Crispy Costa Rican Patacones with Avocado Salsa

Name: Crispy Costa Rican Patacones with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Green plantains; Vegetable oil; Salt; Ripe avocados; Red onion; Tomato; Lime; Salt and pepper; Fresh cilantro; Jalapeño

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

Green plantains

3, peeled

Vegetable oil

1 cup (for frying)

Salt

to taste

For the Avocado Salsa

Ripe avocados

2, diced

Red onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Tomato

1, diced

Lime

1, juiced

Salt and pepper

to taste

For Garnishing the Salsa

Fresh cilantro

1 tbsp, chopped

Jalapeño

1, thinly sliced (optional)

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.

Timing: ~6 minutes on medium heat.

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.

Timing: ~5 minutes on medium-high heat.

Plating & Serving