Ingredients
- 3 green plantains
- 200 g oil for frying
- 4 garlic cloves
- 200 g water
- Salt to taste
Step-by-step
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- Peel and cut the plantains into 3 cm chunks.
- Put the garlic and water with salt in a bowl for the garlic brine. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chunks 4 min until tender. Remove.
- Flatten each piece with a tostonera or plate, dip in the garlic brine and drain.
- Fry again 3 min until golden. Drain on paper and salt.
Tips
- Double frying is the key to crispy tostones.
- Serve with mojo de ajo as an accompaniment.
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