Garlic Tostones: Puerto Rican Fried Plantains with Rice and Beans
These simple garlic tostones are Puerto Rican fried plantains with a little sea salt are the perfect golden crispy addition to a plate of rice and beans.
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
- 2 plantains
- 1 -2 cups oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- sea salt
Steps
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Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick disks. Place the garlic in a bowl with the water and set aside.
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Heat enough oil in a large skillet so that the disks will be half way submerged in the oil. When the oil is shiny and a drop of water sizzles across the top, add the plantains. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until the plantains are lightly softened and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
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Place the plantains on a cutting board, smash with the back of a wooden spoon to make them half as thick, and let them soak in the garlic water for about a minute.
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Remove, dab them dry and wipe off garlic pieces so they don’t burn, and return to the frying pan. Fry for another 2-3 minutes on each side or until they take on a deep golden color and a crispy texture. Drain again on paper towels, sprinkle with ground sea salt, and serve with rice and beans.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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