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
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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Shankar Kc
kc_shankar80@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better tostones before.
Claire Clark
claire.c25@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tostones turned out mushy.
Feroz Maniwal
maniwal.f95@hotmail.co.ukThese tostones were bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mubeen shah
mubeen-shah54@hotmail.comI had a hard time finding green plantains at my local grocery store.
N3B Blue
n3b-blue@gmail.comThese tostones were a little too oily for my taste.
Jennifer kabu
kabu_jennifer72@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so simple, yet the tostones turn out so crispy and flavorful.
Mashal Khan
khan-m5@yahoo.comThese tostones were perfect! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Md Sojol
sojol-md@aol.comI've never had tostones before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Aimienrowbiye Joy
joy.aimienrowbiye@yahoo.comThese tostones were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Mia Leo
m.l@aol.comSo easy to make and so delicious! I love that this recipe uses green plantains, which are much healthier than ripe plantains.
Bae Tondi
tb@yahoo.comThese tostones were absolutely delicious! The plantains were perfectly ripe and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.