Hi vegan friends! It's my first time posting here and I'm excited to share with you a dish that's been on my mind lately. This one is a quick and easy vegan dish that's perfect for busy days. I actually thought of this dish when I fried saging na saba, and a bit of fried garlic was added. And to my surprise, the two flavors matched so well! The sweetness of the banana and the aroma of garlic created a delicious combo that I couldn't stop thinking about. So out of curiosity, I searched online to see if there was an existing dish like it, and guess what? There actually is! It's called tostones, a dish that originated in Latin America. They usually use green plantains, but since we have saging na saba here in the Philippines, I thought of using it.
Ingredients:
4 saba bananas 2-3 cloves garlic Salt to taste Cooking oil for frying
Cooking Procedure:
I started by peeling saba bananas and slicing them into about 1-inch thick rounds.
Then I soaked them in water with minced garlic for a few minutes. That's the way to infuse the garlicky flavor.
After that, I heated some oil and fried the saba slices until they turned golden brown.
Once done, I took them out and flattened each piece using a glass (you can also use a spatula or anything flat you have at home).
Then, I fried them again until they became perfectly crispy and golden!
To finish it off, I sauteed sliced garlic until it was lightly brown, tossed it with the fried saba, and sprinkled some salt on top!
Result:
That's it! Simple and flavorful. You can dip it in ketchup or even mayo, depending on your mood. Actually, while munching on these Pinoy Tostones, I suddenly thought of it as an alternative to chips. If you love crunchy snacks, especially those addictive junk foods out there, you need to try this one! It's healthy, has no preservatives, and no MSG. Until my next healthy chips... Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
