Tostones- Fried Plantains

Tostones are crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer with the same Mayo-Ketchup Sauce served with Conch Fritters.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Caribbean, Puerto Rico

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Soaking: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Large heavy-bottomed skillet
Tortilla press or heavy skillet

Ingredients

2 large Green plantains
1 tbsp Sea salt
3 cups Water
2 cups Neutral cooking oil (canola, safflower, or vegetable)

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Instructions

Prepare Plantains - Slice ends off plantains and make 3 long vertical cuts along the skins of each. Under running water, peel away each vertical cut from the sides,
Cut each peeled plantain crosswise into ¾-inch slices with a sharp knife. Dissolve salt in 3 cups of cold water. Add plantain chunks and leave for ½ hour.
First Cook - Heat oil over medium heat until hot, 325°F (160°C). In batches, cook plantain chunks for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels,
Second Cook - Flatten each chunk by standing it on one end, covering with parchment paper, and smashing it down to ¼-inch disks with a heavy object or tortilla press. Increase heat to medium-high and when hot (350°F/180°C). After all the plantains have been smashed, fry them again until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute per side. Remove to paper towels and immediately salt them. Serve hot.

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