Tostones are crispy fried green plantains. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 green plantain
5 tablespoons oil for frying
3 cups cold water
salt to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Peel plantain and cut into 1-inch slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups of cold water.
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Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; add plantain slices in an even layer and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Set skillet aside.
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Transfer plantain slices to a chopping board; flatten each one by placing a small plate on top and pressing down.
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Dip plantain slices in cold water.
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Reheat oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook plantain slices for 1 minute on each side.
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Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.
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