Tostones (Fried Plantains)
photo by Dienia B.
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
-
2 dozen
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 473.18 ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
- salt, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4-inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
ElizabethKnicely
Meadville, Pennsylvania
29 year old wife and mother of 3 who is obsessed with meal planning.