Tostones

Directions

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   {"0":"Peel the skin from the plantains.","2":"Cutting the Plantains","4":"Cut the plantains into 1.5 inch chunks.","6":"Frying the Plantains","8":"Add plantains to hot oil (I set mine on #7 on the burner's dial). Fry for about 5 minutes. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place back on cutting board.","10":"Smashing the Plantains","12":"Smash plantains with potato masher or large rolling pin. Once smash, return to hot oil and fry again for 4-5 minutes. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and set on paper towel to rid of excess oil."}