Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Tostones

: 1 Plantain (about 11 tostones)
: 2 min
: 15 min
: 20 min
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 1 green plantain
  • 3-4 tbsp coconut oil
  • Sea salt
Directions
  • Step 1 1. Cut off the ends of plantain, and peel.
  • Step 2 2. Slice plantain into inch slices.
  • Step 3 3. Setup your station (cutting board, small plate, knife, large plate with paper towel)
  • Step 4 4. Heat coconut oil in a small sauce pan or pot, over almost medium heat.
  • Step 5 5. Place plantain slices into pan, fry for 2-3 minutes before flipping.
  • Step 6 6. Using tongs, carefully flip plantain pieces and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 7 7. Turn off heat. Remove from pan, place directly on paper towel lined plate. Let cool for 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 8 8. Using your small plate, carefully flatten each piece, removing from your plate with the knife. Place back on paper towel lined plate.
  • Step 9 9. Heat pan/pot again. Add a few pieces (as many will fit in your pan), and fry for 2-3 minutes per side. Flipping only once.
  • Step 10 10. Remove and place on paper towel lined plate again to soak up any excess grease.
  • Step 11 11. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and enjoy!

 



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