2016-09-11

Fried Plantains

Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil

Method

  1. Peel the plantains.
  2. Cut into 1 inch thick circular slices.
  3. Pour half an inch of oil into a heavy frying pan and heat until oil is very hot.
  4. Fry the plantain slices until golden.
  5. On a chopping board, gently flatten the plantain slices with the bottom of a bottle.
  6. Refry the flattened plantain slices until crisp and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oil and pat dry with paper towel.
  8. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with refried beans or guacamole.

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