Tostones

• Oil, for frying
• 3 plantains
• Salt

1. Special equipment: "Old Fashioned Plantain Smasher"
2. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
3. Cut plantains down the middle; peel away skin and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Add plantains to the hot oil and fry until golden; about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Do not overcook as you want the center to still be raw.
6. Lightly salt.
7. *Cook's Note: Check the doneness with a toothpick.
8. The middle of the plantain should still feel starchy and cool.
9. Put the fried plantain through the old fashioned smasher.
10. This will make it a cup shape.
11. Place the "the plantain cup" into the deep-fryer and fry again until golden brown and fully firm, about 2 to 3 minutes Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.
12. Season with salt.

plantains, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tostones-recipe0.html (may not work)