Colombian Tostones

January 02, 2020

Colombian Tostones
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients (click link to place home delivery order, or visit my pantry):

• 4 Tbsp. solid cooking fat 
• 2 large green plantains
• Himalayan sea salt (optional)

Preparation:

In a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. cooking fat until melted and hot.

As the fat heats, peel and cut plantains in small chunks about 1-inch thick.

Place in the hot fat and cook until yellow, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side. Don’t allow them to get brown or overcooked, but make sure they’re soft in the middle, cooked on the inside.

Remove from the fat and place on a paper towel-lined plate to rest. 

While they’re still warm, place between parchment paper and mash with the bottom of a heavy glass or with a mallet until flat and thin. Gather it together to resemble a flat tortilla.

Add the additional fat to the pot and once it’s hot enough, place the mashed plantains in the fat and cook for about 2-3 minutes total. Remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Sprinkle with sea salt (optional) and serve with salsa or guacamole or “Colombian Aji” (recipe available separately).

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