Tostones (Fried Green Plantain)
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful tostones, twice-fried green plantains that are a classic side dish in Dominican cooking.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 green plantain
- frying oil
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them diagonally into even pieces, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a pan over low to medium heat until it reaches frying temperature and carefully add the plantain pieces to the hot oil, ensuring they are not overcrowded in the pan.
- Fry the plantains on both sides until they turn golden, making sure to avoid browning. Once golden on both sides, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a flat surface.
- Using a plantain press or any flat object, press down firmly on each plantain piece to flatten it to 1/4 inch thick.
- Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry again until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Once fully cooked and crispy, remove the tostones from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Serve hot, buen provecho!
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