Tostones with Garlic Mojo Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Tostones:
• 2 large green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 0.5 cup oil (for frying)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• For the Garlic Mojo Sauce:
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp orange juice 🍊
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Fry the Plantains
2. 2Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Fry plantain slices for 3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and drain.
4. 42️⃣ Smash & Fry Again
5. 5Using a tostonera (or the bottom of a cup), flatten each fried plantain slice.
6. 6Return to hot oil and fry again for 2 more minutes per side, until crispy.
7. 7Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
8. 83️⃣ Make the Mojo Sauce
9. 9In a small pan, heat olive oil over low heat.
10. 10Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
11. 11Stir in lime juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 minute.
12. 12Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley.
13. 134️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
14. 14Plate the tostones with a side of garlic mojo sauce for dipping.