Ingredients:
1. 3 to 4 large unripe plantains
2. about 2 cups olive or canola oil for frying
Tostones:
1. Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides,; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
3. Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
4. Dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.
Credits:
Created with images by Rafael Marquez Photography - "Tostones! Yay Latin food!" • Prestonbot - "tostones"