Tostones (Refried Bananas)
- 3 plantains (cooking bananas)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Salad oil for frying
Tostones (Refried Bananas)
Demonstrated by: Norma Carr, United Puerto Rican Association.
Featured in Puerto Rican Recipes on September 1, 1996.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Carefully remove peel from bananas.
- Cut bananas into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces and place in water to cover.
- Add salt.
- In a skillet, heat oil to 375°F.
- Drain banana pieces and fry until lightly browned.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Gently, but firmly, flatten pieces.
- Return to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides; drain.
Makes about 6 servings.
