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Fried Plantains Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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4 cups vegetable oil
4 ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices (if you purchase the plantains when they are green, allow them a few days to darken. The sweetest plantains are cooked when the skin turns black).

***Remember that plantains that are very ripe will retain their shape and they have more starch that a regular banana!***
Salt
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oil to 365 degrees in a heavy medium saucepan. Carefully add the plantains, in batches as necessary, and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with salt.

 

 

 

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