Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEmpanellie'sAdd Sides Recipe

Add Sides Recipe

Inspired by Empanellie's
Time45m
Serves4

Tostones, French Fries, Yuca Fries, Maduros

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Ingredients

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Tostones

Method

Tostones

  1. 1

    Prepare the Plantains

    Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Fry the Plantains

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until they are lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Flatten and Fry Again

    Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, flatten the fried plantain slices. Return them to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with salt.

French Fries

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and slice the russet potatoes into thin strips.

  2. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the potato strips until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

Yuca Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Yuca

    Peel the yuca and cut it into thick strips.

  2. 7

    Fry the Yuca

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the yuca strips until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

Maduros

  1. 8

    Prepare the Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and cut them diagonally into slices.

  2. 9

    Fry the Plantains

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until caramelized and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

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