Tostones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 green plantains (platano verde)
salt
oil

Preparation

Heat the oil on med. high heat.Then start on cutting off the ends of the plantain and then peel it.
Cut the plantains into 4 to 5 pieces about 1 inch thick for each plantain.and and to the oil.fry for about 2-3 mins till the out side is golden brown.remove and repeat on any other pieces.then for the 2nd step.you will need to smash the plantains into a round dish.so in a plastic bag add one plantain sprinkle salt and smash about the 1/2 cm thick.and add back into the oil.fry for 2-3 more mins or until golden brown.repeat until all the pieces are fried.serve.