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Tostones
Stir the garlic and a teaspoon of salt into the cold water in a bowl and set it next to the stove.
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How long does Tostones take?
25 min all in — 10 min prep, 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Spider or strainer, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp (divided).
What can I use instead?
Garlic water dip → Skip it. Puerto Rican and Cuban tostones usually skip the dip and are salted after. Still tostones.
What should I watch for?
The wet plantain spits when it hits the oil. Lower it in away from you and do not crowd the pan.
Any tips from this recipe?
Plantains with any yellow fry up sweet and floppy. Those are for maduros, a different and also good thing. The first fry can be done hours ahead. Flatten, cover, and do the second fry just before serving. An air fryer gets you about 70 percent of the way there with a brush of oil, if you need that.
Can I prepare this ahead?
The first fry can be done hours ahead. Flatten, cover, and do the second fry just before serving.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.