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Potato tostones

Cuisine, Appetizer

Kitchen, Appetizer

Preparation Time:
1 hour
Note:
Potato tostones are very healthy since they are baked. It's a different way to eat potatoes, and they remain just as crispy.
Ingredients:

2 kg of potatoes, preferably medium and small.

water

salt

olive oil

other seasonings (parsley, oregano, sweet paprika)

Instructions:

The ideal is for the potatoes to be small so that they are easier to crush, but if not, you can cut them before boiling them so that the "paplátano" isn't too big.

In a pot, small or medium potatoes cut in half are boiled in salted water for 30 minutes. There is no need to peel them.

Once you insert the knife in the center and feel it go in easily, and the potato is cooked, soft but does not fall apart when pressed, you can remove them and let them drain and cool a bit.

When they're ready, spread them on a parchment paper on a tray and flatten them. You can use a flat kitchen utensil or a tortilla press. Ideally, use a glass cup, mug, or bowl, as the potato won't stick to this material. Remember that with the skin!!! they turn out even crunchier!!!

It is time to drizzle them with olive oil and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, or whatever you want to season them with. If you prefer, you can just add salt and oil.

Next, bake at 220 degrees for 25-30 minutes with heat from above and below. It is not necessary to turn them during that time.

!!!!And that's it!!! You can eat them with your favorite sauce or just with a little salt on top.

Rations:
6