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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Tostones (Fried Plantains - Vegan)

serves 2-4 as a snack or side dish 

Tostones, or fried plantains were always such a staple snack food in my family, and really goes well as a side dish to traditional latin american dishes, such as rice and beans or cazuela (a traditional stew). They're very easy to make, and timely as well.

Tostones

  • 2 plantains (best taste usually comes from a green plantain that has begun to turn yellow), sliced
  • olive oil, amount varies with the size of your frying pan
  • salt, to taste
  • love

First, slice the plantains into 11/2 inch pieces. Heat the pan on Medium for a moment. Cover the bottom of the hot frying pan with a cm thick layer of olive oil. Place the pieces of Plantain in the oil, and fry until the bottom develops a golden color and then flip them.


Once both sides are golden, remove the plantains and place on a plate. Now place one on a cutting board and use the base of a large mug to flatten it. Repeat until all of the plantains are flattened. Now fry the flattened plantains in the same frying pan, until they develop a darker golden color (but aren't brown or black, burnt). Remove them from oil, place on a plate (I like to put a paper towel on the plate to absorb some of the oil) and salt them to taste.

Enjoy!
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