4. Soak the plantains in salty water for one minute; they'll emerge perfectly seasoned. Set them out on paper towels to drain. 5. Fry the tostones again for five minutes until crisp; drain them on ...

But then it hits you: you're in the mood for tostones, those crispy, golden rounds of twice-fried plantains that are equal parts tradition and comfort. But as the oil heats up and you prepare your ...