Tostones Montaditos Recipe
Fried Green Pressed Plantains Topped with Your Choice Of: Churrasco | Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Salmon Ahumado | Smoked Salmon, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro Aioli
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Ingredients
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For Tostones
For Churrasco Topping
For Salmon Ahumado Topping
Method
Preparing the Tostones
- 1
Peeling and Slicing Plantains
Peel the green plantains by cutting off the ends and making a slit down the side. Remove the peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Frying the Plantains
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden on both sides. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Pressing the Plantains
Using a flat surface or a tostonera, press each fried plantain slice until flattened.
- 4
Second Frying
Return the pressed plantains to the hot oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain again, then season with salt.
Preparing the Toppings
- 5
- 6