How To FRY GREEN PLANTAINS | The Best Jamaican Fry Plantains | Tostones | Jamaican Cooking | Vegan

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Peel the green plantains and slice them down the middle with a knife.

Remove any remaining green bits from the plantains.

Wash the plantains twice, first with the skin on and then after peeling.

Use a paper towel to remove excess water from the plantains.

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper on the plantains.

Poke the plantains with a fork to allow oil to penetrate during frying.

Cut the plantains into about four pieces each.

Heat a quarter cup of vegetable oil in a frying pot over medium heat.

Fry the plantain pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.

Remove the fried plantains and place them on a cutting board or flat surface.

Press each fried plantain down with a flat plate to flatten them.

Fry the flattened plantains for about 3 minutes on each side until crispy.

Remove the crispy plantains from the oil and place them on a plate.

Sprinkle additional salt and black pepper on the fried plantains before serving.

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