Tostones (Fried plaintain)

Prep Time: 05 minutes
Cook Time: 06 minutes
Ingredients:

* 2 green plantains
* Oil for frying
* Salt

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
2. While the oil is heating up, peel the green plantains and then cut them into 3/4 inch slices.
3. Fry the slices in the hot oil for 3 minutes. They should be a light golden color and semi-soft.
4. Remove the plantain slices with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Tip: Maintain the oil’s temperature.

5. When the plantain slices are cool enough to handle (about 1 minute), smash them into flat rounds.
6. Fry the rounds in the hot oil for 3 minutes. They will turn crisp and golden brown.
7. Remove the tostones with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste (latinfood.about.com)