Jul 14 2026

Combo Caribé Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Yuca Frita, Maduros & Tostones

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Ingredients

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Yuca Frita

Method

Yuca Frita

  1. 1

    Prepare the Yuca

    Peel the yuca and cut it into 4-inch pieces. Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Fry the Yuca

    Drain the yuca and let it cool. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the yuca pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season

    Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt.

Maduros

  1. 4

    Prepare the Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 5

    Fry the Maduros

    Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until they're golden brown and caramelized, about 3-5 minutes on each side.

  3. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve warm.

Tostones

  1. 7

    Prepare the Green Plantains

    Peel the green plantains and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 8

    First Fry

    Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes until they are light golden, then remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 9

    Flatten

    Using a tostonera or the bottom of a flat plate, flatten each fried slice.

  4. 10

    Second Fry

    Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 11

    Season and Serve

    Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.

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