Lilly in the kitchen: Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture when fried but is lower in calories.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still suitable for frying.

Cut the edges of the green plantains and make a few lines to make peeling easier.

Peel the plantains.

Cut the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.

Soak the plantain slices in salt water for 10 minutes.

Drain the plantains.

Fry the plantain slices in a deep fryer for 7 minutes.

Remove the plantains and place them on a napkin to drain.

Flatten each fried plantain slice using a plantain smasher or by placing them on a cutting board and pressing down.

Return the flattened plantains to the fryer and fry for another 6 minutes.

Remove the tostones from the oil and sprinkle with garlic salt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary