tostones with la reina pepiada chicken salad

 TOSTONES

plantains - green

oil for frying

deep cast iron

peel the plantain - score the sides and peel


cut the plantain in 1 1/2" slices (the larger slice the bigger tostone)

place the plantain in 350F oil and fry on both sides for 2 minutes.

take plantain out of the oil and cool for a minute then take a small wooden (or stiff) board and push down - leaving the plantain at least 1/4" thick.

take the smooched plantain and put it back in the fryer for another few minutes to firm up and brown.


CHICKEN SALAD - reina pepiada
 

1 lb roasted or precooked chicken



1/4 C Mayo 
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 
1 tsp.minced garlic  
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2-1 jalapeno diced    
Adobo Seasoning with pepper 
optional : 1 avocado, finely chopped
 

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