PATACONES

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Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

-4 green plantains (do not use yellow, or yellowish green. It vastly changes the taste)
-vegetable oil
-salt

Steps:

  • -Peel Plantain, and cut it width wise into 3 or 4 pieces. -I have found that the easiest way to peel the plantain is to cut roughly 1/4" off of each end of the plantain (the very tips), and then carefully, without cutting into the plantain itself, slicing the skin down one side. -Once you have slit the skin on one side, you can gently pry the peel off with your fingers. -Heat 1" of vegetable oil on medium heat until hot. -Fry plantain pieces on both sides for about 3 minutes, or until the pieces are golden. -When they are golden, remove from pan and place onto a plate covered with a paper towel. -Flatten the fried plantain. -I do this by placing the pieces one at a time between 2 pieces of waxed paper, and flattening with my hands. -Be careful not to put too much pressure, or the plantain will stick to the waxed paper. -Just gently flatten them till they are about 1/4" thick. -Place in the hot oil again and fry until both sides are golden brown. -Drain on paper towel covered plate (be sure to change paper towels in between the 2 fryings) and sprinkle with salt. -Serve immediately.

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