Description
Tostones are crispy, twice-fried green plantain slices popular in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. They make a delicious, salty side dish or snack, perfect for serving warm alongside your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 green plantains
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: garlic salt or dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Peel the plantains: Slice off the ends of the plantains and make a shallow lengthwise cut along each one. Use your fingers or a spoon to remove the peel carefully.
- Slice plantains: Cut each peeled plantain into 1-inch thick rounds to prepare for frying.
- First fry: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add plantain pieces in batches and fry them for about 2–3 minutes per side until they turn lightly golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Flatten the plantains: Use the bottom of a glass or a tostonera (plantain press) to flatten each fried plantain slice to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Second fry: Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for 1–2 minutes per side until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and season: Remove the tostones from the oil, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
- Serve: Serve your warm, crispy tostones with optional garlic salt or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix minced garlic into the oil before the second fry or sprinkle with garlic salt after frying.
- Tostones are best served immediately while crisp but can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American
