How Do You Think Of Green Plantains As Dessert?
“Now I like tostones, but tostones with cinnamon apples and ice cream, I don’t know.” She said. I was nearly on my knees by now. “I guarantee you’re going to love it.” I said. OK. She finally gave in. Across the table this odd confection went. There was a bite, the eyes closing, and then there was the kind of savoring that is generally reserved only for a fabulous piece of chocolate and then the imperceptible shudder from head to toe, then the affirmation. “I would never have thought to put the two together. What made you think to do it? She asked. It’s the only opening I need to spread the gospel of plantains as the next ultimate crossover food. First: Fill large bowl with 3 cups of warm water and 4 tablespoons of garlic salt. Second: Peel green plantains (approx 1 per person). Cut into 2 inch chunks for cups. Place into garlic water to soak (approx 1/2 hour). Third: Heat oil for frying (in a skillet or deep fryer) 360- 365 degrees. Remove plantains from garlic water and dry on a pape
