Tostones are fun as a side, for brunch or dinner. They’re also perfect any time you get a hankering for some crispiness but want something a little more redeeming than French fries.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine African, Caribbean
Keyword plantain, tostones
Prep Time 3 minutesminutes
Cook Time 7 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Author Jayne Rain
Ingredients
2green or half-ripe Plantains
2cupsVegetable Oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
Peel the plantains and cut into 1 inch [2.5 cm] thick slices.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat, then fry the plantains till cooked and slightly golden brown; about 5 minutes. (The oil should not be too hot otherwise, the plantains will get too brown and not cook properly).
Transfer the fried plantains on a flat plate in a single layer.
Flatten the plantains using a cup to ¼" [0.5 cm].
Fry the plantains again until golden brown; about 1 to 2 minutes.
Season with salt and serve hot or warm.
Notes
use half-ripe plantains for a slight sweet taste.
fried smashed plantains are best served warm or hot.
store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container.