PATACONES | How To Make Tostones Or Green Plantain Chips | SyS

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Cut off the ends of the green plantain using a knife.

Make a cut on either side of the plantain without cutting through it.

Lift off the peel using fingers or the knife carefully.

Cut the peeled plantain into pieces about 1 inch in size.

Fry the pieces in vegetable oil at 325°F for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the fried pieces from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

Smash each piece using a tortilla press or the bottom of a small pot, covering with plastic if using the press.

Raise the oil temperature to 375°F and fry the smashed pieces for about 3 to 4 more minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried patacones from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle garlic salt or regular salt on both sides of the patacones before serving.

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