Tostones with Roasted Garlic Mayo

(from largomason’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains (peeled and sliced into 1/2-1 inch pieces)
  • oil for frying
  • salt to taste
  • 1 head roasted garlic (squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Heat the oil to 350F.

  2. Add the plantains and fry until semi soft and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

  3. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

  4. Press the plantains into thin ‘chips’.

  5. Fry the plantains a second time until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes.

  6. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

  7. Mix the roasted garlic into the mayonnaise and serve as a dipping sauce with the tostones.

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