Tostones.
There are many meals that are shared by several Latin American countries, but few get our blood pumping quite like a plate of crispy, thinly flattened, salt-sprinkled, freshly fried Tostones.
Tostones, also known as fritos verdes (fried green plantain), are one of the first things a new Dominican home cook will learn to make. Tostones are commonly served as a side dish, and are maybe one of the most popular. It can, however, be served as finger food with a dip. Our Dominican pink sauce, wasakaka sauce, avocado dip, and cream cheese and chicken dip are all delicious.
Ingredients:
- Plantain (green, unripe)
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Tomato, chopped
- Parsley
- Garlic
- Pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- Olive oil
