Tostones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium green plantains
4 cloves garlic
salt to taste

Preparation

Slice green plantains 3/4 to 1-inch thick.
Heat 1-inch of oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry until light brown on both sides (2 minutes for each side) and drain on paper towels.
Place plantain round between 2 pieces of waxed paper and flatten until 1/8-inch thick.
Add garlic to oil and fry flattened rounds for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
A Cuban treat.