# Garlic Tostones: Puerto Rican Fried Plantains with Rice and Beans

Cuisine: western · Time: 25 minutes · Servings: 2

## Ingredients

- 2 plantains
- 1-2 cups oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- sea salt

## Steps

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick disks. Place the garlic in a bowl with the water and set aside.
2. Heat enough oil in a large skillet so that the disks will be half way submerged in the oil. When the oil is shiny and a drop of water sizzles across the top, add the plantains. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until the plantains are lightly softened and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
3. Place the plantains on a cutting board, smash with the back of a wooden spoon to make them half as thick, and let them soak in the garlic water for about a minute.
4. Remove, dab them dry and wipe off garlic pieces so they don’t burn, and return to the frying pan. Fry for another 2-3 minutes on each side or until they take on a deep golden color and a crispy texture. Drain again on paper towels, sprinkle with ground sea salt, and serve with rice and beans.

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Source: pinchofyum — https://pinchofyum.com/garlic-tostones-puerto-rican-fried-plantains
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