Tostones: Puerto Rican Fried Plantians with Rice and Beans

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 2 Plantains

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 cups Oil

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 plantains
• 1-2 cups oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup water
• sea salt

Directions

• Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick disks. Place the garlic in a bowl with the water and set aside.
• Heat enough oil in a large skillet so that the disks will be half way submerged in the oil. When the oil is shiny and a drop of water sizzles across the top, add the plantains. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until the plantains are lightly softened and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
• Place the plantains on a cutting board, smash with the back of a wooden spoon to make them half as thick, and let them soak in the garlic water for about a minute.
• Remove, dab them dry and wipe off garlic pieces so they dont burn, and return to the frying pan. Fry for another 2-3 minutes on each side or until they take on a deep golden color and a crispy texture. Drain again on paper towels, sprinkle with ground sea salt, and serve with rice and beans.