---
title: Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantain Rounds)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/tostones-dominicanos
---

Gather @vegetable oil{300%ml}.

Fry the @plantain{3} rounds in the oil at medium heat until pale gold but not browned, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Lift out and flatten each round with the bottom of a cup or a tostonera into a thick disc.

Dip briefly in salted water with the grated @garlic{2%clove}.

Fry the flattened discs again at slightly higher heat until deep gold and crisp at the edges, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Drain, salt immediately, and serve hot on their own or with garlic sauce.