Tostones are crispy fried green plantains. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 green plantain
- 5 tablespoons oil for frying
- 3 cups cold water
- salt to taste
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Peel plantain and cut into 1-inch slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups of cold water.
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; add plantain slices in an even layer and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Set skillet aside.
- Transfer plantain slices to a chopping board; flatten each one by placing a small plate on top and pressing down.
- Dip plantain slices in cold water.
- Reheat oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook plantain slices for 1 minute on each side.
- Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.
