Smashed and twice fried plantains make-up these snacks, apps or sides.
Plantains, or if googled, are referred to as “cooking bananas” are a tough starchy distance “cousin” of a banana. When smashed and fried they make perfect platforms for a tangy sauce or alongside the pernil or pork shoulder recipes on the site....
Prep Time10 minsCook Time7 minsTotal Time17 mins
INGREDIENTS
2 Green plantains Overly brown/yellow the plantains will be to sweet/mushy
¼ cup Neutral Oil (canola, veggie, etc)Oil will be used for frying
Salt, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, etcAny preferred favored seasoning...
DIRECTIONS
1Here’s the most difficult part of the process; peel the plantains.
You can slice ends off plantain, make a lengthwise slice thru the peel, and pull it off. This can be frustrating, cause plantains don’t peel like bananas....but don’t give up!
2Next, in a large skillet, heat oil over med-hi temp.
Slice peeled plantains into 1” pieces.
3Add to hot oil, plantain pieces. Flip once slightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Remove plantains from skillet once both sides are browned. Place pieces on cutting board.
Using a flat bottom glass, or plate and press down on cooked pieces of plantains and smash them flat.
4Return flattened plantains to hot oil and fry a second time. About 30 seconds. (If oil doesn’t cover plantains you can flip pieces halfway thru).
Remove plantains, which are now tostones, and place on a plate with paper towel and season with salt or other seasonings (Lawry’s seasoning salt, or cayenne pepper and salt, etc).
Enjoy!!
Ingredients
2 Green plantains Overly brown/yellow the plantains will be to sweet/mushy
¼ cup Neutral Oil (canola, veggie, etc)Oil will be used for frying
Salt, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, etcAny preferred favored seasoning...
Directions
1Here’s the most difficult part of the process; peel the plantains.
You can slice ends off plantain, make a lengthwise slice thru the peel, and pull it off. This can be frustrating, cause plantains don’t peel like bananas....but don’t give up!
2Next, in a large skillet, heat oil over med-hi temp.
Slice peeled plantains into 1” pieces.
3Add to hot oil, plantain pieces. Flip once slightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Remove plantains from skillet once both sides are browned. Place pieces on cutting board.
Using a flat bottom glass, or plate and press down on cooked pieces of plantains and smash them flat.
4Return flattened plantains to hot oil and fry a second time. About 30 seconds. (If oil doesn’t cover plantains you can flip pieces halfway thru).
Remove plantains, which are now tostones, and place on a plate with paper towel and season with salt or other seasonings (Lawry’s seasoning salt, or cayenne pepper and salt, etc).
Enjoy!!
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