The traditional method of making tostones is to cook them in oil just long enough to make them soft, then smash flat and return to the oil to fry until crispy. But you can utilize the oven to complete the first cook and then freeze for later frying in a jiffy!
Ingredients
Ingredients for preparation
- 2 green plantains
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Ingredients for serving
- ¼ cup to ½ cup coconut oil
- Sea salt
InSTRUCTIONS
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Make Ahead Tostones
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for preparation
- 2 green plantains
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Ingredients for serving
- ¼ cup to ½ cup coconut oil
- Sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut plantains into slices about 1-2 inches thick.
- Toss plantain slices in a bowl with the melted oil until evenly coated.
- Arrange slices on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool until they can be handled.
- Use a standard coffee mug or a tostonera to smash each slice.
Freezing
- Put smashed slices in a shallow freezer proof container with lid or a resealable freezer bag.
Serving
- Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.
- When oil is hot, carefully add frozen smashed plantain slices to oil and cook in batches until crispy and golden brown, flip and fry on other side (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Remove from oil with a spatula, sprinkle with salt to desired taste, and enjoy hot.
- Category: Side
This recipe originally published on Gutsy By Nature. All rights reserved.