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Tostones recipe
Crispy twice-fried plantains, a Cuban delight!
Ingredients
- 4 green plantains
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
How to make Tostones
- Peel 2 large green plantains and slice them into 2-inch pieces, discarding the ends.
- Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot, about 350°F.
- Carefully fry the plantain pieces for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried plantains from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
- Flatten each fried piece to about ½ inch thick using a flat surface like a plate.
- Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil to fry for about 2 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Remove them again and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder to taste and allow to cool slightly before serving.
What is Tostones?
Tostones is a traditional dish from Cuba, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. The recipe below uses 4 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Tostones take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on green plantains. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 3 minutes.
Any tips for making Tostones?
The double frying ensures a perfect crispiness.
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