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                       Deep-Fried Plantain Rounds

Recipe By     : Big Flavors Of The Hot Sun by Chris Schlesinger
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Big Flavors Of The Hot Sun
               Caribbean                        Dips

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    green plantains
  2      cups          vegetable oil
                       salt and pepper -- to taste

This is one of my favorites. Fried plantains are great with a whole range of
Caribbean and African-inspired dishes or just as a snack by themselves. Make
sure you use green plantains, even though they are somewhat of a nuisance to
peel. Ripe ones are too mushy for this preparation.

METHOD:

Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch rounds.

Heat the oil in a small saucepan until hot but not smoking. Drop the plantain
rounds into the hot oil 3 or 4 at a time and cook until well browned, 2 to 3
minutes. Remove and drain.

Set each fried plantain on a flat side, and using a rolling pin, frying pan,
or whatever else you think will work, squash it as flat as you can. It should
have a circular shape.

Return the flattened plantain sections to the hot oil 3 or 4 at a time and
cook until the entire surface is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the
plantains from the oil, drain, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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