Tostones — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Green plantains sliced, fried, smashed flat, and fried again until golden and crispy, served with garlic dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1 Peel plantains and cut into one-inch thick rounds on the diagonal.
2 Heat oil to 325F in a deep skillet. Fry plantain pieces four minutes until pale and slightly soft. Remove and drain.
3 Using a tostonera or the flat bottom of a plate, press each piece to half its thickness.
4 Increase oil temperature to 375F. Fry smashed pieces again two minutes until golden and crispy.
5 Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt while hot.
6 Serve with mojito sauce made by mashing garlic with olive oil, salt, and lime juice.

Did You Know?

The tostonera, a hinged wooden press used to flatten plantains, is a must-have gadget in Puerto Rican kitchens and a popular souvenir for visitors.