Tostones

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This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and the ingredients detailed below can serve up to 3 people.

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Ingredients

Method

1) Preheat oil to 180C.

2) Cut plantains down the middle; peel away skin and cut into 3 1/2-cm pieces.

3) Add plantains to the hot oil and fry until golden; about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook as you want the centre to still be raw. Salt lightly.

Cook's Note: Check the doneness with a toothpick. The middle of the plantain should still feel starchy and cool.

4) Put the fried plantain through the old fashioned smasher. This will make it a cup shape.

5) Place the "the plantain cup" into the deep-fryer and fry again until golden brown and fully firm, about 2 to 3 minutes Drain on a kitchen paper-lined sheet tray. Season with salt.
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