Puerto Rican Pastelón (plantain lasagna) - Bryan

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Thanks Bryan, I appreciate the ideas. I love to cut them in half short wise,

peel and slice long wise in about 3 slices for each half. Then I melt some

smart Balance light in a frying pan and add them to the hot pan. I cover and

turn the heat to med. letting it cook about 3 minutes on each side, until crispy

and tender. I do this with some what green plantains to ripe ones. I sprinkle

with salt. They are so yummy like this, but I do love them deep fried in

tostones, as you called them. I've not added ketchup to them. I love them just

like this.

 

Judy

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brbrunner

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 5:44 AM

Re: Puerto Rican Pastelón (plantain " lasagna " )

 

 

Hi Judy,

 

Plantains are a staple food here. You can also cut them into 2 "

pieces, boil them with the skin on, then when they are soft, peel and

eat (this works with green or ripe plantains). The green ones are

starchy, like a potato, while the ripe ones are sweet. Ripe ones can

also be cut in long thin strips lengthwise, and fried in a little

olive oil for a sweet treat. Kids love this with ketchup.

 

A very popular way to make them is " tostones " , or fried plantain

chips. Peel green plantains, then cut into 1/4 " to 1/2 " slices. Fry

in olive oil until soft, then crush them flat (you can buy a

wooden " tostonera " for this, or use a cutting board and smash them

with a can). Refry and serve hot with a little sea salt and

ketchup!!! Delicious.

 

Another way to prepare ripe ones is " pionono " (different from

Argentine pionono). Peel 3-4 ripe plantains, cut them lengthwise and

place them open them like a boat in a rectangular baking pan. Fill

with the same mixture you made for the pastelón, top with tomato

sauce (cheese optional) and bake until done. Also delicious.

 

Bryan

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

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> What an interesting recipe. I'm new to the Plantains and have only

a couple of ways I have prepared them.. Thanks for a new idea. I

love the Canned Cedar Lake and Worthington Vegetarian Burger.

> Judy