PLANTAIN CUPS (TOSTONE CUPS)

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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield Servings Vary; 1 plantain makes 6-8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large green plantain, cut into 2 inch pieces
Canola oil
Salt
Rivera's tostonera or 2 mini muffin pans (not silicone)
Paper towels

Steps:

  • Fill large bowl with warm salted water to cover the plantains. Peel green plantain and cut into 2 inch pieces. Put the cut plantains into the water and soak.
  • Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Remove plantains from water, shake off excess water and fry the plantain pieces for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the plantains and let cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Using the Rivera Tostonera designed to make cups put fried plantains lengthwise into mold. If you don't have a Tostonera maker take 2 mini muffin pans and put fried plantains in the mold of 1 pan lengthwise and with the other muffin pan press down firmly to form a cup.
  • Carefully remove the cup and re-fry the plantain cup in the hot oil until golden brown.
  • Remove the cups and drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  • Serve warm.

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