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Tostones
Twice-fried green plantains — flattened and fried until crispy — the essential Caribbean and Latin American side.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oil to 160C, fry plantain rounds 3 minutes until golden but not coloured much.
Remove and drain, flatten each piece firmly with the bottom of a glass to about 1cm.
Increase oil to 190C.
Fry flattened plantains again 2 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.
Drain and season immediately with coarse salt.
Mix garlic, olive oil and lime juice for mojo.
Serve tostones immediately with garlic mojo for dipping.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
