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THE TEAM FROM LA LATINA BUSTAURANTE SHOW YOU HOW TO MAKE THEIR FAMOUS TOSTONES, AKA CRISPY FRIED PLANTAINS
© CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS
INGREDIENTS l Green plantain (as many as you want to eat!) l Rapeseed Oil l Salt to taste STEP -BY- STEP GUIDE l Peel the plantains: the easiest way to do this is cut the edges and then use a knife to make shallow cuts all around to peel back the skin. l Cut the plantain into chunks of about 2.5cm. l Heat the oil to a medium high temperature – you need enough oil to cover the plantains – and fry until cooked. When ready, they’ll become yellow. It should take two to three minutes. and with the help of a tortilla press squeeze the plantain: you could also use two plates, or the bottom of a bowl to smash them and prevent the plantain from sticking. smashed plantain slices until gold: add salt to taste and enjoy! They are very good on their own, but even better with dips and toppings! Try avocado or sour cream. l Take them out of the oil, l Reheat the oil and fry the
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