How to make Tostones (Fried Plantains)

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

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

Cut off each end of the plantains.

Use a knife to peel the skin off the plantains by inserting the knife and snapping off the skin.

Soak the peeled plantains in water with a little salt for 15 minutes.

Cut the plantains into pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.

Strain the water from the soaked plantains and dry them with a paper towel.

Heat oil in a saucepan to a little less than medium heat.

Carefully place the dried plantain pieces into the hot oil to fry.

Fry the plantains for about 4 minutes on one side.

Flip the plantains and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the plantains from the oil and lower the flame.

Smash each fried plantain with a mug or similar object.

Increase the heat and refry the smashed plantains until they are crunchy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Ensure to flip the tostones while frying to cook evenly.

Lower the flame when necessary to avoid burning the oil.

Serve the tostones with mojo sauce or garlic.

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