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The Merry Green PlantainTostones/Patacones Step by Step,[object Object],Lorena Drago MS RD CDN CDE,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
What are Plantains, Tostones, Patacones?,[object Object],Musa paradisiaca, the plantain (pronounced /ˈplæntən/) is a crop in the genus Musa and is generally used for cooking, in contrast to the soft, sweet banana ,[object Object],Tostones (also known as Pataconesin Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador) are twice-fried plantain patties often served as a side, appetizer, or snack. ,[object Object],Plantains are sliced in 4-cm (1.5-in) long pieces and fried in oil. They are individually smashed down either with a bottle's bottom side or with a tostonera to about half their original height. Finally, the pieces are fried again and then seasoned to taste, often with salt. In some countries like Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic the tostones are dipped in creole sauce from chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp before eaten.,[object Object],http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantain,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Remove skin ,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Nutrition Composition of Raw Green Plantain – 1 ounce (28g),[object Object],www.nutritiondata.com ,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Can People with Diabetes eat FRIED PLANTAINS?,[object Object],YES!!!!! One piece (1 ounce) has 68 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrate.,[object Object],Most adult women need between 45-60 grams of carbohydrate per meal while most adult men need between 60-75 grams. ,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object],PORTIONCONTROL ALERT,[object Object],FOOD,[object Object]
Cut green plantain in small pieces,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
A one-inch plantain piece,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Fry using canola oil for about 6 minutes or until golden brown,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Merry Plantain pieces cooking for the FIRST time,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
After 6 minutes on medium heat  they acquire a golden hue,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
To make patacones or tostones, use a bottle, plate or tostonera to flatten the piece,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
A flattened piece stuck to plate,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Remove using a knife. I like mine my patacones thin,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Tostonera – $4.99 Amazon.com,[object Object],Imusa Small Wood Tostonera – www.amazon.com ,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
To reduce calories up to 50%, place in a toaster oven until crisp,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Traditionally, plantains are fried a second time after flattening,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
How many calories in ONE Piece?,[object Object],http://199.133.10.140/codesearchwebapp/(e3nohyuupx4ekz55ozqpddb4)/measures.aspx?id=71900200 ,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Final Product: Crispy/goldenSprinkle with salt,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object]
Thank youGracias,[object Object],VISIT,[object Object],www.hispanicfoodways.com,[object Object],Lorena Drago MS RD CDN CDE,[object Object]

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