Tostones (Antilles dish)

Ingredients:

• Oil for frying
• 3 plantains
• Salt
• Additional equipment: Wooden plantain press

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
   
   Cut the plantains in half, peel and cut into 4 cm pieces.
   
   Place the plantains in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them; they should still be raw in the center. Season lightly with salt.
   
   
   Culinary advice: Check for doneness with a toothpick: the center of the plantains should still be starchy and cool. If you don't have a press, you can place the plantains in a baking dish and press them down with your fingers. You can serve seafood in these deep-fried pho cups.
2. Place the fried plantains in a press. They should form into cup-shaped shapes.
   
   Place the plantain cups in the deep fryer and fry again until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to absorb excess oil. Season with salt.