Patacones And Chifles (Plantains Cut Fat And Thin)

Name: Patacones And Chifles (Plantains Cut Fat And Thin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the chifles; 5 large plantains, which are quite green,; 3 cups of olive oil for frying; 3 cups cups of corn oil; salt; for the patacones; 5 large plantains, which are pretty ripe and therefore both green and yellow; 3 cups of olive oil for frying; 3 cups cups of corn oil; salt

Servings: persons

1
["Peel the plantains and cut them into very slender disks about 3 mm thick", "Heat the oil in a medium sized frying pan till hot but not smoking.
2
Put the plantain disks into the oil and fry them till they are golden all over and crispy", "Remove them from the oil and drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with salt", "Ideas for serving:
3
These are also great served with salsa or guacamole instead of corn chips, they are also great instead of french fries, but best of all they are a wonderful accompaniment to stew like soups, such as a spicy minestrone or the octopus with rice dish or the squid and bean dish, and I have also served them with rabbit stew and polenta, which was a wonderful combination because of the texture contrasts.", "First peel them and cut them into rounds about 3 cm thick, heat the oils in a medium sized frying pan (24/26cm) till it is good and hot but not smoking.", "Put the plantain rounds into the oil three at a time and cook till they are starting to turn golden and they are soft.", "Return them to the oil and continue to fry them until they are completely golden brown.
4
Take them out of the oil and let them drain on kitchen paper.", "Serving suggestions:
5
When they are ready you should have enough with this for 8 people and can serve them as an accompaniment to sepia and bean stew, or with rice and black beans, with salad, with fish or steak instead of french fries or just on their own, with a salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, olive oil, chilies and salt and pepper."]

3492

kcal

Calories

364

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the chifles, 5 large plantains, which are quite green,, 3 cups of olive oil for frying, 3 cups cups of corn oil, and more.

Yes, Patacones And Chifles (Plantains Cut Fat And Thin) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!