Great sides….

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

5 Tablespoons Oil For Frying

1 Green Plantain

3 Cups Cold Water

Sea Salt To Taste

Directions

Step 1 Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2 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.

Step 3 Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.

Step 4 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.