Tostones

== Description ==
Tostones taste like plantain chips but are thicker and softer. (Step#5 is optional, but always use a pinch of salt on each toston)
== Ingredients ==
* 2 unripe plantains
* ½ cup of oil
* 4 teaspoons of cold water
* ½ teaspoons of mashed garlic
* salt
== Directions ==
# Peel the plantains and cut into 1 inch thick slices. 
# In a deep frying pan heat the oil and fry the plantains till golden brown. 
# Flatten the plantains using the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass bottle. 
# Fry the plantains again for 30 seconds on each side. 
# Mix the water, a pinch of salt and the mashed garlic. 
# Stir and pour over the plantains. Serve immediately.
Category:Venezuelan Vegetarian
Category:Venezuelan Snacks
Category:Dominican Vegetarian
Category:Dominican Snacks
Category:Puerto Rican Vegetarian
Category:Puerto Rican Snacks
Category:Plantain Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes