TOSTONES DE PLATANOS PINTON | HOW TO MAKE FRIED PLANTAINS!

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more cost-effective for frying.

Cut the green plantains into thick slices, about 2 centimeters thick.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 10 minutes, flipping them to ensure they cook evenly.

Remove the plantains and place them on a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Smash each fried plantain slice with the plantain peel until flattened.

Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy.

Remove the tostones and drain on paper towels again.

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