Tostones
This is a quick and easy side dish that goes well with just about anything. The outsides are nice and crispy while the inside is soft and gooey. Try seasoning these tostones with some Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.
Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: Caribbean, side dish, vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 plantains 1" thick
- salt
Cut your plantains about 1" thick.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the plantains. Fry 2-3 minutes per side. Drain grease on a paper towel.
Using the bottom of a ramekin or something flat, carefully smash down the plantains to half the thicken they are.
Fry for another 2-3 minutes per side until nice and crispy. Drain again on a paper towel. Season with salt and any other seasoning that you may like.