Tostones (fried Plantains)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• salt to taste
• garlic powder to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. drain on paper towels. repeat with the remaining slices.
• while the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.