Tostones Recipe

How to make it

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• Peel the plantains, I use a steak knife and run them down the sides of the plantains in quartered segments. Peel skin away.
• Cut plantains in 1/2 or so sections, put on the side.
• In deep frying pan, place enough oil to cover the fried plantains.
• Heat oil on medium heat, oil is ready when you drop a bit of water in it and it crackles.
• Slowly put a few pieces at a time. Do not over crowd. Fry for about 3 minutes or till slighly golden.
• Remove to a chopping board with a piece of cheesecloth or kitchen towel. Take the small teacup and gently smash these down till they are flattened. Test one and if it doesnt smash easily then fry a little longer till you are able to smash them easily but not fall apart.
• When they are smashed flat, resembling a pinwheeled shaped, place them back in the oil to finish frying till cooked . 3-5 Min longer.
• Drain on paper towels and sprinkle pinch of salt.
• Mix the 1/2 teas garlic with about 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Drizzle while hot, or dip into the sauce. Best if served immediately.
• Take a little practice to get it right but once you discover the unique taste of the Plantanos (Plantains in Spanish) You'll love em.
• It's often times likened to French fries! But with some Pizzaz! Everyone that isnt familar with Carribean food, when they eat these, they love them! Enjoy!