Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 4-6
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes

Tostonera Presser

Cooking tool: Deep Fryer & plantain presser (tostonera)

Ingredients

2 or more green or yellow plantainsOil

INSTRUCTIONS

TIP: If plantains have been in the refrigerator or are not at room temperature, place them in a bowl with hot tap water for a few minutes. This, makes it easier for you peel. See how to peel plantains

TIP: needs to be served hot, as it tends to harden as it gets cold

TIP: Use sufficient oil to cover the plantains

Make a shallow slit along the length of the plantains.

Remove peel using your thumb to pull away the peel. Cut them in 1" slices

In a deep fryer or deep skillet, heat oil and fry plantain slices until they turn light golden brown.

Set aside on paper towel. Using a plantain presser or Tostonera,  press each slice until it’s flat

Refry in small bunches for 30 seconds

Serve with garlic mojito or ketchup or fried chicken chunks, carnitas fritas,  baked chicken, avocado dip, or use any of your favorite toppings

Enjoy!





Tostones Photo Credit: laylita.com