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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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My parents lived in Puerto Rico for two years while my Dad taught English. I grew up eating many dishes from there, but tostones have always been my favorite. I still make the fried snacks when I miss my family. Ingredients:
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon garlic salt |
1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices |
oil for deep-fat frying |
seasoning mix: |
1 tablespoon garlic powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt |
1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes.
2. Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add plantains, a few at a time, and cook for 30-60 seconds or until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
3. Place plantain pieces between two sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown.
4. Combine seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle tostones with seasoning mix. Yield: 3 dozen.
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