Fried Green Plantains

Tostones

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      30 min

Appears in
Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking - 125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

  • About

Green plantains are fried, smashed, then fried again for this beloved side dish that’s eaten across Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s perfect served alongside grilled meat, Pescado Frito, Griot, or Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza, or on their own topped with Mojo or Guiso.