How To Make Tostones | Fried Green Plantain | Carib Sunsations

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Peel the skin off the green plantains using a small knife.

Make a simple water mixture by adding sea salt to a glass bowl and pouring in water, stirring until completely dissolved.

Set the saltwater mixture aside for later use.

Prep the peeled and chopped plantains on a cutting board for frying.

Add avocado oil to a pot and set the heat to medium low.

Once the oil is ready, add the plantain slices to the pot, moving them around to prevent burning.

Cook the plantains until the edges start to turn a darker golden color, then flip them to cook the other side.

Flip the plantains onto their sides to ensure even cooking.

Remove the plantains from the oil and place them onto a cutting board.

Arrange four pieces of plantain into a square and use another cutting board to press them down to flatten.

Dip the flattened plantains into the saltwater mixture, ensuring they are completely coated.

Return the plantains to the pot on medium low heat for the second fry, cooking until they turn a light golden brown on both sides.

Remove the tostones from the oil and place them on a plate to cool down.

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