Tostones

Step 1

Peel plantains, then cut into 1 inch pieces

Step 2

Add oil to a frying pan on medium heat

Step 3

When oil comes up to temperature add plantain to the hot oil

Step 4

Fry until plantain is lightly brown, then flip and continue to fry until other side is also lightly brown

Step 5

Remove from the oil and place in a plate lined with a few sheets of paper towel

Step 6

Place pieces of plantain (one piece at a time) on a clean and dry, flat surface (cutting board or clean and dry counter tops work well here)

Step 7

Using the back of a wooden spoon, underside of a mason jar or cup press on each plantain piece until it flattens to about 3/16 of an inch thick

Step 8

Return the flattened plantain pieces to the hot oil and to fry until golden brown on one side, flip over and continue to fry until also golden brown on the other side

Step 9

Remove from the heat and place on a plate lined with a few sheets of fresh paper towel to allow any excess oil to drain

Step 10

Sprinkle with coarse salt and serve with your favorite, sauce, dip or topping

Step 11

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and process until a smooth sauce forms