The Best Tostones Recipe

Ingredients

• Plantains
• Oil
• Water
• Salt
• Butter

Directions

1. Peel the skin off the plantains
2. Cut each plantain horizontally on an diagonal angle (should get 5 - 8 slices, depending on plantain size) 
3. Fry slices in a skillet and hot oil for  3 - 4 minutes, or until golden color
4. Transfer plantain slices to a flat surface, like a plate or cutting board and press down using a tostoñera or another plate, to flatten each plantain
5. Place plantains back in oil and fry for approximately 1 minute 
6. Add salt for flavor and enjoy!