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Tostones Recipe

April 24, 2014 by Eve | Last Modified: March 19, 2021

Tostones Recipe

I tried tostones for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Southern California.  I loved the crispy outside and the soft inside. They make a great appetizer or side dish and appeal to everyone because of their mild, simple taste.

Tostones Recipe

Tostones Recipe Plantain

Eve Roberts
Twice fried plantains.
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 12 mins
Course Appetizer, starter
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Plantain per two people
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut plantain into 1 inch chucks.
  • Heat oil on a stove or use a deep fryer to fry the pieces until golden brown (approx. 5 minutes).
  • Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  • Place one plantain piece inside a paper bag and flatten with the use a mallet or the bottom of a jar. Flatten to half of its original size. Repeat with all pieces.
  • Place the plantain back into the oil until it is golden brown (approx 3 minutes).
  • Remove from oil and place them on a paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  • Sprinkle the plantains with a dash of salt.
  • Serve immediately.
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