Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

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Description

Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons oil for frying
  • 1 green plantain
  • 3 cups cold water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel plantain and cut into 1-inch slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups cold water.
  2. 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
  3. about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Set skillet aside.
  4. Transfer plantain slices to a chopping board; flatten each one by placing a small plate on top and pressing down. Dip plantain slices in the cold water.
  5. 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.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 2

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