Fried Plantains

By c_kiuchi

Ingredients

• 4 firm-ripe plantains*
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Preparation

Step 1

With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise.
Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve.
Beginning in center of slit pry skin from plantain and with rippled blade of a mandoline or decorating knife cut flesh crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
In a deep fryer or large deep skillet heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time, turning them, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden, transferring as fried with a skimmer or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season plantain slices with salt. (Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on inside.)