Tostones!
- Author: Hilah Johnson
- Yield: 4 1x
- 2 green or yellow plantains
- 1/4 cup oil
- Salt
- Serving sauces or accompaniments as desired (see post for suggestions)
- Peel the plantains. You may need to employ a knife or vegetable peeler.
- Cut crosswise into 1″ slices.
- Heat the oil until about 350 F and fry the slices in a single layer for about a minute on each side or until light golden brown.
- Remove to a cutting board or other hard steady surface.
- Smash flat with a can or jar, or press in a tostonera.
- Fry again for another minute or two on each side, or until very crisp and brown.
- Darin on a rack or paper towel briefly before serving.