Plátanos Maduros Fritos

Ingredients

• Plantain

  2 whole

  $1.05

• Vegetable oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.12

• Salt

  1 pinch

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Peel the sweet ripe plantains by slicing off the ends and slitting the peel lengthwise.

2. 2

   Cut the plantains diagonally into 1.5 cm thick oval slices.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

4. 4

   Carefully place the plantain slices into the hot oil in a single uncrowded layer.

5. 5

   Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until deep golden-brown and caramelized.

6. 6

   Flip the slices with tongs and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until tender all the way through.

7. 7

   Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt, and serve warm.