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The Best Tostones You Will Ever Make

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Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Packed with flavor!
Course Snack
Keyword crispy, homecook, homecooked, homemade, tostones, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Green Plantain
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet or pan on medium heat
  • Peel green plantain
  • Chop plantain into 2 inch chunks
  • Fry plantain for 2-3 minutes or until light brown
  • Combine salt, water, garlic in a bowl
  • When plantain is cool enough to handle, lightly smash plantain with a small cup or bowl until flattened
  • Dip plantain in water mixture for 2-3 seconds and pat dry
  • Fry plantain again until golden brown and crispy
  • Salt tostones to taste
  • Enjoy!