Tostones, or Fried Banana
Tostones are a classic and beloved Venezuelan snack made from twice-fried green bananas or plantains. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are perfect when served hot with traditional guasacaca sauce or a flavorful garlic mojo.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Peel the banana and cut into 2 cm cylinders.
- Fry these cylinders in oil until the banana is a pale yellow colour, then remove from the heat.
- Place on a non-porous surface and, using a glass or a plate, squash the plantain to make circles about half a cm thick.
- Use salt to your own taste and fry the flattened circles again until they are crispy.
- Serve hot with guasacaca sauce or garlic "mojo".
Notes:
Serving info: Total recipe: 220g · Yields 2 portions · Portion size: 110g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 191 kcal | 210 kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 29.0 g | 31.9 g | 12% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 13.6 g | 15.0 g | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.1 g | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein (g) | 1.2 g | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Total fat (g) | 9.4 g | 10.3 g | 13% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 5.5 g | 6.0 g | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 2.3 g | 2.5 g | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 177 mg | 195 mg | 8% |
| Calcium (mg) | 2.7 mg | 3.0 mg | 0% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 453 mg | 499 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 11.8 mg | 13.0 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Green banana/plantain — 200g — Plantains, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Frying oil (estimated absorption) — 20g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA SR Legacy
- Salt — 1g — Salt, table — USDA SR Legacy
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
30 mins
