Tostones

Name: Tostones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rico
Ingredients: 3 green plantains, peeled; oil, for frying; salt, to taste; 2 cups water; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; garlic powder, to taste; lime wedges, for serving

4 servings15 min prep15 min cookEasy Puerto Rico

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Tostones

Twice-fried green plantains reflect a Caribbean-wide blend of African culinary technique, carried in part through the transatlantic slave trade alongside earlier Taino cultivation, with Spanish frying methods. Tostones remain a staple side dish throughout Puerto Rico and the wider Caribbean.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

3 green plantains, peeled
oil, for frying
salt, to taste
2 cups water
1 tbsp vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
garlic powder, to taste
lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1Cut plantains into 1-inch thick rounds.
2Fry in hot oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until softened but not browned; remove.
3Using a tostonera or the bottom of a flat glass, flatten each piece into a thick disk.
4Dip flattened plantains briefly in the vinegar-salted water.
5Return to the hot oil and fry a second time until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
7Serve hot with garlic mayo or ajilimójili sauce.

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