Tostones are crispy fried green plantains. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- green plantain: 1 piece
- oil for frying: 5 Tbsp
- water: 3 cups (cold)
- salt: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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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. 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. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately. Melissa Goff
