TRADITIONAL DOMINICAN GREEN AND YELLOW FRIED PLANTAINS WITH MOJO SAUCE

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Mojo sauce is simple. Corn oil, finely chopped cilantro, and grated or minced garlic.

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Heat oil in two separate skillets while peeling the plantains.

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Cut the green plantain into 1-inch circles and the yellow plantain into thinner diagonal slices.

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Fry the green plantain for about a minute on each side and set aside. Then start the yellow plantains.

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Flatten the green plantain circles using a plate, pan, cup or a tostonera. Fry them for 2-3 minutes until crunchy.

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Drain the fried green plantains on paper towels and serve with the Mojo sauce. Enjoy!

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