Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B28
Tostones with Fried Egg and Avocado
Story
Don Luis stood at the wooden counter of his cozy kitchen, wearing his signature jean and leather apron—*branded right over the heart, of course.* The morning sun peeked through the shutters, and as always, Toby and Luna were waiting patiently under the table (just in case a tostone fell 🐶). Sometimes,” Don Luis said with a wink, “you don’t need a feast—just a golden crunch, a creamy slice of avocado, and an egg cooked with love.” 🥰 With the sizzle of the pan and a soft salsa beat in the background, this quick breakfast became one of his most requested weekend dishes—simple, soulful, and satisfying. 💛
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains 🍌
- Salt (to taste) 🧂
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying 🛢️
- 2 eggs 🍳
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
- Optional: garlic salt or adobo seasoning 🧄
- Optional garnish: cilantro or hot sauce 🌿🌶️
Instructions
- 1Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch chunks. If the skin is tough, make a slit and peel it off with your fingers.
- 2Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry plantain pieces for 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
- 3Remove from oil and flatten each piece gently using a tostonera or the bottom of a mug.
- 4Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. ✨
- 5In a separate nonstick pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
- 6Slice the avocado and gently fan it out or lay it over each serving of tostones.
- 7Top each pile with a fried egg, then season with garlic salt or hot sauce if desired. 🌶️
- 8Garnish with cilantro for a fresh finish. 🌿
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