Fried Plantains

Ingredients

• plantains
• olive or vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Peel the plantains, Cut them into reasonably thick slices (2/3 inch).

2. Heat the oil.

3. Fry the plantains on each side. Take them out, smash them with the bottom of a cup, and refry.

4. Add Salt to taste

Tips

• Riper plantains will be sweeter (maduros). The green ones will be savory (tostones).

Originally from Lucas's Abuela