Patacones or tostones

green plantains, use about 1 plantain per person for an appetizer and 1 plantain per 2 people for a side dish – you can get about 4-5 patacones per plantain

Oil for frying, use an oil that won’t burn at high temperatures (peanut oil or avocado oil)

Salt

Optional: crushed garlic, hot pepper powder, other seasonings if desired

Suggested dipping sauces:

Aji criollo or hot sauce, tree tomato hot sauce, chimichurri sauce, or cilantro aioli.