Categories: appetizer

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2 large green plantains

Directions

1. Fill large skillet one third full with oil; heat to medium (350 degrees).

2. Peel plantains and cut into 1inch slices.

3. Deep-fry plantain slices 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to color very lightly.

4. (Do not overcrowd.)

5. Turn and cook othe side.

6. Remove slices as they are done; drain on paper towels.

7. When plantains are just cool enough to handle, place paper towel or a piece of brown paper bag on top of each slice.

8. With a bottle or other flat surface, flatten to about 1/2 inch thick. (Work quickly: plantains harden as they cool.)

9. Heat oil in skillet to 375 degrees and return plantain slices to skillet.

10. Fry 2 to 3 minutes more or until golden brown, turning once.

11. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt to taste.

12. Serve immediately.

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