Tostones con Chicharrón
Tostones con Chicharrón is a beloved Caribbean and Latin American dish combining twice-fried green plantain slices (tostones) with crispy, savory pork belly (chicharrón). It's a hearty, flavorful combination often enjoyed as a main course or a substantial snack, particularly popular in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the starchy plantains and fat from the fried components, providing a significant calorie load. It is a good source of energy, potassium, and some protein, but is best enjoyed in moderation due to its richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 4 large tostones and 100g chicharrón) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish showcases the culinary principle of transforming simple, inexpensive ingredients—green plantains and pork belly—into a deeply satisfying and texturally complex meal through frying, a technique central to many Caribbean cuisines.
