Easy Fried Green Plantain | Tostones

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Rinse the green plantains.

Peel the plantains by cutting off the top and bottom, then cutting along the spines to loosen the skin.

Cut the peeled plantains into pieces about three-quarters of an inch to an inch thick.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry the plantain pieces until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side, ensuring they do not get too dark.

Remove the partially cooked plantains from the pan.

Press each piece of plantain using a small bowl to flatten them.

Return the pressed plantains to the hot oil and fry until they are completely golden and crispy, flipping to fry both sides.

Drain the fried plantains on a wire rack or briefly on paper towels.

Sprinkle salt over the fried plantains before serving.

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