Tostones A La Criolla Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fried plantain with criolla sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
2
Fry the Plantains
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden yellow and slightly soft.
3
Smash the Plantains
Remove the plantains from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Using a flat surface, gently smash each piece to flatten it.
4
Second Fry
Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry again for 2-3 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
5
Make the Criolla Sauce
In a bowl, combine the red onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6
Serve
Serve the crispy tostones hot with the criolla sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.