Re: Cuban chicken meal
And the Plantains
Fried Green Plantains
(Tostones)
This is a very popular Cuban side dish, and always served with most Cuban main dishes.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients
3 large green plantains (peeled)
vegetable oil
salt to taste
Directions
Using a knife, cut the plantains into 1 inch thick chunks. In a frying pan or deep fryer, pour 2 to 3 inches of the oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the plantain chunks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. Remove them and placing them in a bowl with a paper towel to soak the oil. Wait a few minutes until the plantain chunks cool down. Using a paper towel, wrap the chunks and smash them flat. Place the smashed plantain chunks into the pan and refry again until they are golden brown on both sides. Place in a bowl with a paper towel to soak the oil and serve hot. Add salt to taste and enjoy!
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