Golden Pan-Fried Ripe Plantain Slices

What you need

• 2 large ripe plantains, skin yellow with plenty of black spots
• 150 ml (2/3 cup) vegetable oil
• fine salt, to taste

Method

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1. 1

   Cut the ends off each plantain. Slit the peel lengthwise along one ridge and pull it away.

2. 2

   Slice the plantains on a slight diagonal into pieces about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick.

3. 3

   Pour the oil into a wide, heavy frying pan and heat it to 160 °C (325 °F). A slice dropped in should sizzle steadily without spitting.

4. 4

   Fry the slices in batches, leaving space between them, 2-3 min per side. They are done when deep golden brown with darker caramelized edges.

5. 5

   Lower the heat if the slices darken faster than that. The sugar in ripe plantain scorches quickly.

6. 6

   Lift the slices out with a slotted spoon onto paper towels.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with salt while still hot and serve warm.

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