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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tostones aka Fried Plantains

Usually when I make plaintains they are the ripe and sweet kind, however I decided to try making tostones with the unripe green ones that are also sold at the store. These are really easy to make and are great with a bit of salt and served with a black bean dip or salsa. The trick to getting these the right texture is to fry them twice.

Ingredients:
  • 1-2 green plantains
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • dipping sauce

Directions:
  • Peel and slice plantains into circles
  • Heat oil in a frying pan
  • Fry plantains on both sides
  • Remove with tongs or slotted spoon
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes
  • Smash plantains flat with a fork or spatula
  • Put plantains back in oil until a crispy brown coating occurs
  • Remove and let dry on paper towels

Enjoy!

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