tostones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 green plantains, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the plantain slices and fry until they soften, 5 to 10 minutes. remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• use a tostonera (a press) to slightly mash each piece until it is about 1/2 inch thick. if you do not have a tostonera, use a mallet or place the pieces between a folded paper bag and press down with a saucer. press all of the pieces before going the next step.
• return the pieces to the hot skillet and fry until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. drain on paper towels and season with garlic powder and salt while still warm.