Description
Tostones Rellenos are a delicious Cuban dish featuring crispy plantain cups filled with savory meats or seafood. These stuffed plantain cups make for a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Plantain Cups:
- 2 large unripe green plantains
- Oil for frying (high smoke point)
- Salt to taste
Filling Options:
- Vaca Frita (Cuban Crispy Shredded Beef)
- Cuban Picadillo
- Vaca Frita de Pollo (Cuban Shredded Chicken)
- Camarones Enchilados (Cuban Shrimp Creole)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the plantains: Cut the unripe green plantains into 2-inch pieces, with 3-4 pieces per plantain.
- Shape the plantain cups: Use a lemon squeezer or wooden block to press down on each piece, forming a cup. Remove carefully and set aside.
- Fry the cups: Fry the cups again until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and season with salt.
- Fill and garnish: Fill each toston cup with your desired filling and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
In a large pot, heat oil to 400ºF. Fry plantain pieces for 5 minutes, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Tostones Rellenos, Cuban Stuffed Plantains, Plantain Cups, Cuban Cuisine, Appetizer, Main Course
