Tostones de Plátano

== Description ==
fried plantains
== Ingredients ==
* 3 or 4 green plantains, peeled and cut at a slant, so that a medium-sized plantain yields around six pieces
* garlic 
* salt
* ground pepper
* ground oregano) 
== Directions ==
# Fry in a deep pan over medium to medium-high heat until the pieces begin to turn crisp. It's best to fry a few pieces at a time.
# Remove the pieces. Set over a firm surface and press down on each piece with a hard instrument such as a roller until it becomes flattened thin and elongated. (Unless, of course, you avail yourself of a Tostonera - a gadget that will press the plantain piece into the shape of a Toston)
# Return to the frying pan and continue to fry until they look quite crisp. Remove excess frying oil by setting over paper towels.
# Use as a side dish to substitute for French fries. Warning: your diners may not want to go back to French fries in the future!Use as a side dish to substitute for French fries.
Category:Puerto Rican Recipes
Category:Puerto Rican Snacks
Category:Plantain Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
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