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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