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Tostones (Spanish pronunciation: [tosˈtones] from the Spanish verb tostar which means to toast) also known as patacones (pronounced: [pataˈkones]) fritos verdes (Dominican Republic) and banan peze (Haiti) are fried plantain slices and are a popular side dish in many Latin American countries. They are known as patacón in Colombian cuisine Panamanian cuisine Peruvian cuisine Venezuelan cuisine and Ecuadorian cuisine where they are often served with a garlic mojo (sauce) or ají (sauce).