Tostones
Tostones are a traditional Latin American dish made with green plantains. They have a crunchy exterior and a soft, starchy interior, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. You can have them for your breakfast, as a side dish for lunch or just as a snack, with guacamole, salsas or another dip of your choice.
Trim, peel and cut <quantity>2</quantity> green plantains into <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> slices
Cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat with enough oil to fry the plantain slices
Add the plantains and fry for 2m until golden. Turn the slices
Fry the other side for 2m until golden. Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain
Smash the fried plantains with a glass on a flat surface
Season both sides generously with salt
Return them to the oil and fry for 1m until deep brown
Flip the slices and fry for another 1m until crispy and deep brown
Remove the fried plantains and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. The tostones are ready
Enjoy for your breakfast, lunch or just as a snack!
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