Sides Recipe
Platanos Fritos | Coconut Rice & Beans | Tostones | Yucca Fries | Papas Fritas | Vegetable Saffron Rice | Saffron Mashed | Black Bean Mashed | Seasonal Vegetables
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Ingredients
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Platanos Fritos
Coconut Rice & Beans
Tostones
Yucca Fries
Papas Fritas
Vegetable Saffron Rice
Saffron Mashed Potatoes
Black Bean Mashed
Seasonal Vegetables
Method
Platanos Fritos
Prepare Plantains
Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry Plantains
Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain and Season
Remove from oil, place on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt.
Coconut Rice & Beans
Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine Ingredients
In a pot, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, black beans, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Cook Rice
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Fluff Rice
Fluff with a fork before serving.
Tostones
Prepare Plantains
Peel the plantains and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds.
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry Plantains
Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
Flatten and Fry Again
Remove the plantains, flatten them using a tostonera or the bottom of a cup, then fry again for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
Drain and Season
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Yucca Fries
Prepare Yucca
Peel the yucca and cut into fry-sized pieces.
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
Fry Yucca
Fry the yucca pieces for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Drain and Season
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt.
Papas Fritas
Vegetable Saffron Rice
Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine Ingredients
In a pot, combine rinsed rice, saffron threads, mixed vegetables, vegetable broth, and salt.
Cook Rice
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Fluff Rice
Fluff with a fork before serving.
Saffron Mashed Potatoes
Black Bean Mashed
Rinse Beans
Rinse the black beans under cold water and drain.
Mash Beans
Add the rinsed black beans and mash them with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
Season and Serve
Season with salt before serving.