Tostones, twice fried green plantain
Green plantain fried, squashed flat and fried again until crisp outside and fluffy inside. Sprinkle with salt and serve with mojo.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.34 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cut the ends off the plantains. Slit the skin along its length and peel it off. Cut the flesh into chunks 3 cm thick.
- 2
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the chunks for 3 minutes each side, until pale gold and just soft.
6 min - 3
Lift out onto kitchen paper. While still warm, squash each piece to about 1 cm thick with the bottom of a glass.
- 4
Dip each flat piece briefly in the warm water mixed with half the salt. Pat dry.
- 5
Reheat the oil and fry the flat pieces for 2 minutes each side until deep gold and crisp.
4 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with the rest of the salt and serve with lime wedges and mojo.
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