Tostones Recipe
Hand-made fried green plantains served with green chimichurri.
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Ingredients
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Tostones
Green Chimichurri
Method
Tostones
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains by cutting off the ends and making a shallow slit along the skin. Remove the skin completely and cut the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, pour in the vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Plantains
Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are lightly golden.
- 4
- 5
Second Fry
Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Green Chimichurri
- 6
Prepare the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Blend the Chimichurri
Pulse the food processor until the mixture is well blended but still slightly chunky, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the chimichurri and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to suit your taste.
