Tostones

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 green plantains
• ½ cup oil

  for frying
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 cloves garlic

  optional, for flavoring

Instructions

• 1 Peel the plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing the skin lengthwise.
  Remove the peel and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
• 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry plantain slices for about 3 minutes per
  side until lightly golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• 3 Use a tostonera (or the bottom of a cup) to flatten each fried plantain slice.
• 4 Dip the flattened plantains in salted garlic water for a few seconds, then pat
  dry.
• 5 Fry the plantains again for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
• 6 Remove from oil, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

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