Crispy Puerto Rican Style Tostones Food

CRISPY PUERTO RICAN-STYLE TOSTONES

Steps:

• Start by peeling your plantains and cutting into 1 inch sections. Preheat your oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, gently add in your plantain chunks, making sure not to crown the pan too much. Your pan should have enough oil to almost cover the slices, so add more if needed. Fry the slices for 8-10 minutes, making sure to flip them until golden brown all around.
• Remove the slices and cool on a paper towel lined plate. Once the slices are cool, use a plate to smash the slices until they flatten just slightly. Make sure to not smash them too thin or they will break apart on the second fry.
• In a large bowl combine the water, lime juice, salt and adobo seasoning (optional). Gently add in the fried plantains and soak for 4-5 minutes before draining the water and patting dry with paper towels.
• Bring the oil back to high heat and add the smashed plantains back to the oil, frying for another 5 minutes or until crispy. Top with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!

PUERTO RICAN PLANTAIN TOSTONES

Steps:

• Peel plantains and slice into 1 inch thick sections.
• Place water, salt and garlic in a large baking pan.
• Soak the plantain slices in the garlic mixture for 20 minutes.
• Pour oil in a pan set at 365 degrees.
• Fry plantains until they are golden brown on all sides.
• Flatten each plantain between sheets of wax paper with a plate or the palm of your hand.
• Dip flattened plantains into garlic mixture and place on a paper towl.
• Place plantains into the oil once again and fry until crispy and golden brown.
• Sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Serve promptly after frying for best taste.

PUERTO RICAN TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

Steps:

• Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides,; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
• Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
• Dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.