Tostones (Fried Plantains) with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 large Green plantains
• for frying Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• to taste Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel the green plantains and cut them into 2.54 cm thick slices.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Fry the plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden.
4. 4Remove the plantains from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
5. 5Use a tostonera (plantain press) or a flat-bottomed dish to flatten each plantain slice.
6. 6Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Remove the tostones from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Season with salt.
8. 8To make the garlic sauce, mince the garlic and combine it with olive oil in a small bowl.
9. 9Serve the tostones hot, with the garlic sauce drizzled over them.

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