Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole Recipe

By gnikylime

Ingredients

• 1 ripe roma tomato, chopped
• 1 serving guacamole (from 4-5 avocados)
• 2 quarts vegetable oil
• 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch segments
• Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Heat oil in a wok or Dutch oven until it registers 300°F on an instant read or deep-fry thermometer. Add plantains and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

2.
Line your cutting board with plastic wrap. Smash plantains under a plastic wrap-lined metal can or heavy skillet (or individually with a glass jar) to roughly 1/8th to 1/4-inch thickness. Alternatively, use a tortilla or patacón press.

3.
Heat oil up to 350°F to 375°F and return plantains to pot. Cook, stirring and flipping occasionally until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-line plate and immediately season with salt. Serve plantains with guacamole immediately.