PUERTO RICAN PLANTAIN TOSTONES

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Make and share this Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chantel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 30 tostones

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large very green plantains
3 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic
4 teaspoons salt
4 cups water
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Peel plantains and slice into 1 inch thick sections.
  • Place water, salt and garlic in a large baking pan.
  • Soak the plantain slices in the garlic mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Pour oil in a pan set at 365 degrees.
  • Fry plantains until they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Flatten each plantain between sheets of wax paper with a plate or the palm of your hand.
  • Dip flattened plantains into garlic mixture and place on a paper towl.
  • Place plantains into the oil once again and fry until crispy and golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Serve promptly after frying for best taste.

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