Puerto Rican Tostones (fried Plantains)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 5 tablespoons oil for frying
• 1 green plantain
• 3 cups cold water
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
• heat the oil in a large skillet. place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides,; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
• remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
• dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. salt to taste and serve immediately.