Twice-fried plantain cups recipe

Tostones, fried slices of green plantains, are a staple of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. They are made like the best French fries by frying the plantains twice, once at a lower temperature to cook them through and a second time at a higher temperature to crisp them up. By using the same technique, thick slices of plantain, and a handy little gizmo called a tostonera, you can make little cups of fried plantain goodness that are the perfect vehicle for spiced-up fillings. Needless to say, they make perfect cocktail party fare easy to handle and satisfying enough to count as “real” food.