How To Make Tostones - Fried Green Plantain.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini is lower in calories and potatoes are more budget-friendly.

Peel the green plantains by making a small incision in the skin and prying it away from the flesh.

Cut the peeled plantains into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

Heat enough oil in a frying pan to submerge the plantain pieces, ensuring it's not shallow frying.

Test the oil temperature by checking for shimmering or bubbling around a skewer.

Fry the plantain pieces in batches for less than a minute until they reach a deep yellow color, not golden brown.

Remove the fried plantains from the oil and set aside.

Smash each fried plantain using a Ziploc bag and a flat-bottomed glass or a pastel press until flat.

Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry them again until crispy and slightly golden, about 30 to 45 seconds.

Place the fried tostones on a wire rack to drain excess oil and sprinkle with salt while still hot.

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