Green plantain tostones

Tostones (or patacones) are the savory star of green plantain: fry the rounds, smash them, then fry again for a disc that's crispy outside and tender inside. Perfect as a snack or alongside grilled fish.

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains (or ANSEMO frozen tostones, ready to fry)
• Frying oil
• Salt
• Optional: crushed garlic, lime juice

Steps

1. Heat the oil to 175 °C.
2. First fry: brown the rounds for 3 minutes. They should be tender but not colored.
3. Smash each round with the bottom of a glass into a flat disc.
4. Second fry: return the discs for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Drain, salt (rub with garlic if you like), serve hot.

Chef's tip

With ANSEMO frozen tostones, you skip the peeling and the first fry: straight to the fryer for a single cook. Serve with a chili sauce or guacamole.

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