Tostones with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains 🍌
• 2 cups vegetable oil 🛢️
• 4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 🍋
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro 🌿

Instructions

1. 1Peel & Slice 🍌
2. 2Cut off plantain ends, slice skin lengthwise, and peel. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
3. 3First Fry 🔥
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry slices for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden but not crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. 5Smash It! 💥
6. 6Flatten each round with a tostonera or the bottom of a glass. Don’t worry if they crack a little—imperfections are beautiful!
7. 7Second Fry 😋
8. 8Return flattened tostones to the hot oil. Fry until crispy and golden-brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain again.
9. 9Garlic Sauce 🧄💚
10. 10In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
11. 11Dip & Enjoy 🎉
12. 12Serve tostones hot with the garlic sauce on the side—or drizzle right over the top!