Ingredients
- 1-2 green plantains
- Vegetable oil of choice for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the plantains, then cut into approximately 1-inch thick discs. Each plantain should make 8-10 tostones.
- Place in a large enough pot so that they are not touching, and with enough water to cover them all. Boil until fork tender but not falling apart — approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place each plantain on a flat surface. Gently flatten each one with the oiled bottom of a flat glass or bowl — try not to let the tostones break apart. Do not allow the tostones to dry out during this step: take them directly from the boiling water to the board, flatten, then fry.
- Sprinkle with a dash of salt on each side and fry in a large pan with enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Fry on medium-high heat, turning when each side is golden brown and crisp — at least 2-3 minutes per side.
- Unless using much more oil to fry, there is no need to drain the tostones on paper towels once cooked. If the oil is used sparingly, and cooked at a medium-high heat, the tostones should not be oily.
- Serve warm with dips or as a side dish.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.