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.

Shankar Kc
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better tostones before.


Claire Clark
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tostones turned out mushy.


Feroz Maniwal
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These tostones were bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mubeen shah
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I had a hard time finding green plantains at my local grocery store.


N3B Blue
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These tostones were a little too oily for my taste.


Jennifer kabu
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet the tostones turn out so crispy and flavorful.


Mashal Khan
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These tostones were perfect! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Md Sojol
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I've never had tostones before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Aimienrowbiye Joy
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These tostones were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Mia Leo
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So easy to make and so delicious! I love that this recipe uses green plantains, which are much healthier than ripe plantains.


Bae Tondi
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These tostones were absolutely delicious! The plantains were perfectly ripe and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


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