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Tostones

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Ingredients
  

  • Green plantains (the best are the one just starting to turn yellow in some parts)
  • Enough water only cover bottom of the pot ⅛ inches high

Instructions
 

  • Peel the plantains and cut into 1 inch think cylinders.
  • Heat the oil to medium heat.
  • When hot, add the plantain pieces. Fry for 1 minute, turn over and fry for another minute.
  • Remove plantains from pot and gently press to shape them into thick disks.
  • Return plantains to the pot and fry both sides until golden.
  • Remove from pot and place plantains on a plate with layers of paper towel to drain the excess oil.