Puerto Rican Tostones

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 green plantains into about 1-inch thick slices, or thinner for smaller tostones.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Fry the plantain slices in the oil until cooked halfway, ensuring they are not sticking together.

Remove the plantains from the oil and flatten each slice using pressure, making them thinner if desired.

Dip the flattened plantains lightly in salted water before frying again.

Fry the flattened plantains until crispy.

Remove from oil and salt immediately while hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary