Deep-Fried Plantain Rounds

• 2 green plantains
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch rounds.
2. Heat the oil in a small saucepan until hot but not smoking.
3. Drop the plantain rounds into the hot oil, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until well browned, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Remove and drain.
5. Set each fried plantain on a flat side.
6. Using a rolling pin, frying pan or whatever else you think will work, squash it as flat as you can.
7. It should have a circular shape.
8. Return the flattened plantain sections to the hot oil, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until the entire surface is golden brown, approximately 2 minutes.
9. Remove the plantains from the oil; drain and season liberally with salt and pepper.
10. Serve hot or at room temperature.

green plantains, vegetable oil, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3899 (may not work)