Tostones (plátanos fritos aplastados)

Ingredientes

• 2 plantain (green, unripe)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (with a high smoke point, like peanut, corn or canola oil)
• 1 tablespoon salt ((or more, to taste))

Preparación

1. 1

   --- 1. Peel the plantains ---

2. 2

   Peeling: Peel the plantains (see how to), discard the ends of the plantain and cut the flesh into 1 inch [2.5 cm] thick slices.

3. 3

   --- 2. Fry the plantains ---

4. 4

   Frying: Heat the oil over medium heat in a small saucepan, and lower the plantain slices into the oil with a slotted spoon.Fry the plantains till light golden (about 5 mins).

5. 5

   --- 3 Aplastar tostones ---

6. 6

   Flatten the plantains using a tostonera (Amazon affiliate link) to about ¼" [0.5 cm] (I prefer thin tostones as they are crispier and stay so longer).You can also use the bottom of a big jar or a mug and press on a cutting table if you don't have a tostonera.

7. 7

   --- 4. Freír de nuevo ---

8. 8

   Fry the plantains again until they turn golden yellow on both sides (about 5 minutes).

9. 9

   --- 5. Serving ---

10. 10

    Serving: Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve immediately.Best served freshly fried.