Plantain Fritters(Tostones) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 green plantain
oil for deep frying
salt to taste

Preparation

Peel plantain.
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
Soak in salted water for 15 minutes.
Remove and deep fry until brown.
Remove and flatten each slice to about 1/4 to 3/8-inch thick.
Deep fry again and drain on a paper towel.
Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Good with ketchup or garlic oil/butter.
Makes 6 to 8.