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How to Make Tostones

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com

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Heat the Oil and Peel the Green Plantain

Peeled and Sliced Plantain

Peeled and Sliced Plantain

© 2006 Hector Rodriguez
This photographic guide follows my tostones recipe.

Heat the oil to 375 degrees.

While the oil is heating up, peel the green plantains and then cut them into 3/4 inch slices.

Tip: If you don't know how to peel a green plantain, follow my photographic guide on How To Peel A Plantain.

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