An Island
favorite enjoyed by many, anytime of the day.
Fried plantain, otherwise known as “tostones” in Spanish is made using
the same basic method of cooking, yet taste just as great as a side or as an
appetizer.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup oil
for frying
1 Green
Plantain, peeled and cut into pieces
Salt
(makes 2
servings)
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the
plantains in the oil and fry on both sides; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per
side.
2. Remove the plantains from the pan and
flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing
down. or
3. return them to the hot oil and fry 1
minute on each side.
4. Sprinkle Salt to taste and serve
immediately. (or serve with your favorite garlic sauce) yumm
NOTE:
·
If
peeling ahead of time, cut into pieces, soak in 2 cups of water with 1 teaspoon
salt to keep plantain from turning brown.
·
If
you like thin peices then there is no need to press with plate, just cut into
chips, fry, drain, sprinkle with salt and enjoy
·
If
you like it alittle thicker, cut into 4-6 pieces and follow directions above
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