Fried Plantains (Tostones)
Fried Plantains (Tostones)
Serving size 2
Ingredients:
1 plantain
½ of a lemon
¼ sea salt
2 tablespoons of avocado oil
Majador (cup)
Method:
1. Peel and slice the plantain diagonally.
2. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the avocado oil. Allow to heat up for about 1 minute.
3. Add the plantain.
4. Allow it to cook about 5-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
5. Take each plantain and mash it using a majador or the bottom of a cup is fine. Place the mashed plantains back onto the skillet to finish cooking.
6. Place the cooked plantains on a paper towel lined plate to drain the excess oil.
7. Sprinkle a little bit of sea salt.
8. Squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon.
9. Serve and enjoy.