Double-Fried Plantain Rounds

Name: Double-Fried Plantain Rounds
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 4 green plantains; 2 cups vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 20 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 20 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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4 green plantains

2 cups vegetable oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Peel plantains and cut into 1-inch thick 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 lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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.