INGREDIENTS <br /> <br />For the grilled cheese: <br /> <br />1 green plantain, peeled and sliced into six 1 inch pieces <br />¼ tsp salt <br />3-4 slices pepper jack cheese <br />Vegetable oil for frying <br /> <br />For the sauce: <br /> <br />⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped <br />¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped <br />1 garlic clove, minced <br />1 tsp red jalapeño, minced <br />2 tbsp olive oil <br />2 tsp red wine vinegar <br />Salt & pepper to taste <br /> <br />RECIPE <br /> <br />Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer. Fry plantain pieces for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. <br /> <br />While the slices are still warm working with one at a time, flatten using the bottom of a greased heavy glass bowl. <br /> <br />Return the flattened slices to the skillet and fry until golden. <br /> <br />In a clean pan, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, place 3 tostones with a slice of cheese and use the remaining tostones to top. Fry on both sides until cheese begins to melt. <br /> <br />Plate and sprinkle with salt. <br /> <br />Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and serve. <br />___ <br /> <br />Follow us! We don't bite...unless you're made of food ;)
