Tostones
A side dish popular in Cuban cuisine.
Time15 min
Yield1 plantain makes about 10 pieces
Ingredients
- Green plantain- you will find it in the produce area where the bananas are stocked.
- Cooking Oil
- Salt
Steps
- Peel green plantain
- Cut into 1” chunks
- Fry until slightly golden- make sure to turn while frying
- Remove from fryer and smash plantain to flatten it.
- Throw back into fryer for about 3 to 5 minutes while turning. You decide how crispy you want them!
- Remove from fryer and salt, just like if they were fries!