Tostones de platanos (fried plantains) - country living

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

4 c Water 2 Garlic cloves, finely
3 Green plantains, peeled -chopped
-and cut crosswise Vegetable oil for deep
-diagonally into 1-inch -fat frying
-thick slices Ketchup (optional)
2 3/4 ts Salt

1. In large bowl, combine water, plantains, 2 1/2 t salt, and the
garlic. Let stand 15 minutes.

2. Drain plantains well and reserve liquid; dry plantains on paper
towels.

3. In large skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil until deep-fat thermometer
registers 375'F. Fry very dry plantains in oil 6 to 8 minutes. Drain
on paper towels. With palm of hand, flatten plantain slices to
1/4-inch thickness.

4. Dip plantain slices in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels.

5. Fry plantains again in oil until golden brown and crisp; drain on
paper towels. Season Fried Plantains with remaining 1/4 t salt and
serve warm on serving plate with ketchup, if desired.

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