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Fried Plantains
8 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Plantains
Olive Oil

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. With a small sharp knife cut ends from :
   
   4 Firm Ripe Plantains;
   and halve crosswise.
2. Cut a lengthwise slit through the skin along inside curve.
3. Beginning in the center, slit and pry the skin from the plantain.
4. Cut the plantain crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices.
5. In a deep fryer or large deep skillet heat :
   
   1/2 Inch Olive Oil;
   and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time, turning them, 2 - 3 minutes.
6. Cook the plantains until golden.
7. Transfer plantains with a skimmer or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Season plantain slices with salt.
9. Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on the inside.
10. Plantain slices are best served immediately but may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an air-tight container.
11. Reheat plantain slices on a rack in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350 F or 177 C oven for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.

::: View the original recipe for Fried Plantains at epicurious.com