Tostones (Twice-Fried Plantain Chips)

Tostones are twice-fried plantain chips that are widely eaten in Latin America. These tasty little treats are easy and fun to make.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 green plantains
• 2 cups vegetable oil ((or enough for frying))
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 tsp sea salt ((plus more to sprinkle on top))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place a plantain on a cutting board and use a knife to peel the plantain by cutting the ends of the plantain and then using the knife to slice through the peel lengthwise without cutting through the skin. Use your fingers to further open the peel and remove it from the plantain. Repeat this step with the remaining plantains.
2. 2Cut each plantain into 1-inch chunks and wash them under running water. Pat the plantains dry with a paper towel and set them aside on a plate.
3. 3Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet or a wok with the stove at medium heat.
4. 4Fry the plantains in batches in the oil on both sides; about 3 minutes on each side or until the plantains are softened and slightly golden brown.
5. 5Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on a clean cutting board. Use the bottom of a glass cup to smash/flatten the plantain into a flat disk. Repeat this step with the remaining plantains.
6. 6In a mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of sea salt and two cups of water and mix until the salt dissolves in the water.
7. 7Dip each flattened plantain into the salted water. Shake off any excess water and put the plantains back in the hot oil.
8. 8Fry the plantains on each side for two minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.