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Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce

Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce

Twice fried plantains or "tostones" with a scratch made avocado cream sauce courtesy of Analida's Ethnic Spoon! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers, Sauces, Sides
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green plantains
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Avocado Cream Sauce:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • To make the avocado cream sauce: Dice avocados, place them in the food processor with all the ingredients. Process on high. The consistency should be creamy. Chill in the refrigerator.
  • To make the tostones: Slice off about 1" off each end.
  • Score down the length of the plantain with a paring knife. Do this in two separate spots.
  • Cut 1" pieces. Fry in enough vegetable oil, to cover the pieces, until they begin to turn golden.
  • Remove and drain on paper towel.
  • Using the bottom of a glass press down, and sprinkle with salt. Fry again until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with the avocado cream sauce.

Notes

Recipe and Image courtesy of Analida's Ethnic Spoon.
Keyword Analida's Ethnic Spoon, avocado cream sauce, tostones
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