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Fried Tostones

Makes 35 Tostones

Ingredients

5 green plantains (unripened)
Neutral oil for frying
Salt and garlic powder to taste


Recipe

1. Chop off the ends of the plantains and cut into thirds. Peel the plantains with a pairing knife. Then cut into 1-1.5 inch pieces.

2. Heat 1 inch of neutral oil in a pan. To know when the oil is hot enough, drop in a small piece of plantain. If there are a lot of bubbles forming around it, it is ready.

3. Drop in the plantains and fry until golden.

4. Remove and place on a paper towel.

5. When they are cool enough to handle, place them 2 inches apart on a piece of parchment paper. You will need to do this in a couple of batches. Cover them with another piece of parchment paper. Use a cup with a flat bottom to flatten them between the pieces of parchment paper into 1/8 inch.

6. Place them back in the hot oil in batches of 10-12 at a time. When they are lightly browned, remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder to taste. Repeat this process with the rest of the tostones.

Serve with Ketchup and Vegan Mayo. Or Vegan Garlic Aioli.

Enjoy :)