TostonesTwice-Fried Green Plantains
Tostones are twice-fried green plantain slices. After the first fry they are flattened, briefly dipped in salted water, dried carefully, and fried again until crisp.
Prep
10m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Plantains
- 4pcsPlantain (peeled and thickly sliced)
Brine
- 8gSalt
- 300mlWater
Frying
- 400mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep skillet.
- 02
Fry the green plantains in batches until pale golden and just tender, then drain.
- 03
Dissolve the salt in the water.
- 04
Flatten each warm plantains piece between two flat surfaces.
- 05
Dip each flattened piece briefly in the salted water, then pat it thoroughly dry to prevent the hot oil from splattering.
- 06
Return the plantains to the vegetable oil and fry until crisp and golden. Drain and serve hot.
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