Tostones with Saltfish and Avocado | Vegan
A savory, salty, crispy, easy meal
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Ingredients
- Frozen Tostones (for ease)
- OR 2 Green Plantains
- 8oz hot water
- coconut oil for frying (enough for covering plantains)
- a splash of white vinegar, sour orange or fresh lime
- himalayan pink sea salt
- Avocado
- Vegan saltfish (click for recipe)
Instructions
- HOW TO MAKE TOSTONES
- Prepare tostones according to package directions
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Gather your fresh green plantains and get ready to fry!
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Fill a medium size bowl with 8 oz hot water
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Add 2 TB white vinegar, sour orange or fresh lime
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Add 2 tsp salt
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Mix well, mixture should be brine-ey
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Heat enough oil in pot or pan to cover plantains
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Cut plantains into 1-2 inch chunks
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Heat oil and fry plantains until lightly brown on all sides
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Remove and flatten with tostonera
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Soak the plantains in the brine water, remove and make sure there is not excess water and carefully add back to oil
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Recrisp the plantains
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Remove and drain on paper towel to remove excess oil
- Once removed from heat, immediately add salt while still warm
- Top with sliced avocado
- Add vegan saltfish
- Enjoy!