Tostones

Name: Tostones
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 3 plantains; Salt

Getting reviews...

Save Recipe

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Deselect All

Oil, for frying

3 plantains

Salt

Directions

Special equipment:

"Old Fashioned Plantain Smasher"

Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
Cut plantains down the middle; peel away skin and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Add plantains to the hot oil and fry until golden; about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook as you want the center to still be raw. Lightly salt.
Put the fried plantain through the old fashioned smasher. This will make it a cup shape.
Place the "the plantain cup" into the deep-fryer and fry again until golden brown and fully firm, about 2 to 3 minutes Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt.