Tostones

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2

Unripe Plantains

as needed

Vegetable Oil

about 2 cups, for frying

to taste

Sea Salt

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Using a paring knife, run a cut lengthwise along the natural ridges of the Plantains (2) as deep as the thickness of the skin. Then using a butter knife, place the blade in the cut and peel back the skin.

Step 2

Cut the peeled plantains in 1 inch pieces and set aside in a bowl of cool water so they don’t discolor.

Step 3

Heat the Vegetable Oil (as needed) in a fairly deep saucepan on medium-high heat. Drain the plantain pieces and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Fry the plantains in hot oil for about 4 minutes total, being sure to flip them so they cook on all sides. Prepare a towel lined with paper towels to put the cooked plantains.

Step 5

Drain on paper towels and allow them to cool for a couple minutes.

Step 6

Fold a piece of parchment paper in two, and place a piece of the fried plantain on it, then flip the other piece to cover it. Using a little force, press down with a can of soup, or any can, to flatten it.

Step 7

Now re-fry plantains for minute or two in the hot oil and drain.

Step 8

Sprinkle on Sea Salt (to taste) as soon as you remove them from the oil and enjoy.