While the tostones are still hot, sprinkle them generously with flaky sea salt, such as Maldon sea salt. The contrast between ...

5. Fry the tostones again for five minutes until crisp; drain them on paper towels and season with a little bit more salt before serving. They're delicious with a squirt of fresh lime juice ...

Interestingly, in some countries, they’re called tostones—a word that doubles as slang for a Mexican fifty-cent piece. This linguistic twist ties the dish to a quirky history of currency and cuisine.

The young Cuban, Henry S Robert, known on Instagram as @itss_henryyy_, humorously recounted his attempt at preparing a ...