Tempura Tostones (Fried Plantains)

A few weeks ago I was in the kitchen trying to figure out what I was going to eat. I noticed I still had some plantains on the counter, and then I hit me. Why not make Tempura Tostones? I’ve never seen it made before and decided to try it out.

2 green plantain

1 ½  cup of wheat flower

½ cup of seltzer water

Salt, black pepper, oregano (or your choice of herbs)

Preparation:

In a medium pan, heat about ½ a cup of vegetable oil.

Peel the plantains and cut them at a slight angle into 1 inch pieces.

In a medium bowl, combine your wet and dry ingredients. Add the herbs and season to the batter.

Directions:

Add a few pieces to the hot oil and cook until a light crisp on both sides, then remove from the pan. 

Once removed flatten the plantains and dip them in the batter and re-fry again to a crisp, or to your liking.

For a quick and easy condiment you can use is to mix some ketchup and mayo to serve on the side.

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