Tostones

Description
Tostones taste like plantain chips but are thicker and softer. (Step#5 is optional, but always use a pinch of salt on each toston)

Ingredients

 * 2 unripe plantains
 * ½ cup of oil
 * 4 teaspoons of cold water
 * ½ teaspoons of mashed garlic
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Peel the plantains and cut into 1 inch thick slices.
 * 2) In a deep frying pan heat the oil and fry the plantains till golden brown.
 * 3) Flatten the plantains using the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass bottle.
 * 4) Fry the plantains again for 30 seconds on each side.
 * 5) Mix the water, a pinch of salt and the mashed garlic.
 * 6) Stir and pour over the plantains. Serve immediately.