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Exotic Chips Tostones (75g)

Exotic Chips Tostones (75g)

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Tostones (Patacones)

Tostones, also called patacones, are a Caribbean and Latin American snack made from green plantain. They are known for their crisp bite and mild, starchy taste. People eat them as a snack, a side dish or a base for dips.

What Tostones Taste Like

Tostones taste savoury rather than sweet. They are made from unripe green plantain, which is firm and full of starch. This gives a flavour closer to potato than to a ripe banana.

The taste is mild, so tostones work well with strong, fresh toppings. A squeeze of lime, a garlic dip or a spoonful of salsa all go well with them.

Ways to Serve Tostones

Tostones are usually served the way you would serve chips, crisps or flatbread. Their flat, sturdy shape makes them good for scooping and stacking.

  • Dip them in guacamole, salsa or a garlic and citrus mojo sauce.
  • Serve them beside rice and black beans as a side dish.
  • Pile on shredded chicken, pulled pork or spiced beans for an easy snack plate.
  • Top them with avocado and lime, or with prawn ceviche, for a party platter.
  • Add them to a sharing board with olives, cheese and pickles.

For a simple snack at home, put a bowl of tostones next to a bowl of dip and let everyone help themselves.

Tostones, Plantain Chips and Maduros

Tostones are not the same as thin plantain crisps or sweet fried plantain. Plantain crisps are sliced very thin and are light and brittle. Tostones are thicker and flatter, so they feel sturdier and work better with heavier dips and toppings.

Maduros are a different dish. They are made from very ripe, yellow-black plantain and taste sweet and soft. Tostones come from green plantain and are firm, savoury and crisp. Many people serve the two together in Caribbean meals.

Tostones FAQ

Are tostones sweet?

No, tostones are not sweet. They are made from green plantain, which is starchy and mild, so they suit savoury dips and meals.

Are tostones the same as patacones?

Yes, they are essentially the same snack with different regional names. Tostones is the name used in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Patacones is used in Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.

What do you eat with tostones?

Tostones go well with guacamole, garlic sauce, salsa and spiced meats. They are also a common side for rice, beans and fish.

Add tostones to your basket for your next dip night or Caribbean-style meal.

Delivery

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Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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