Fried Sweet Plantain

Ingredients:

3 ripe plantains (or how many you would like)

¼ cup oil or as needed amount

Instructions:

Using a sharp knife, remove both ends of the plantain. This will make it easy to grab the skin of the plantain. Along the seam of the plantain, cut down into the plantain slightly. Be careful not to cut too deep into the plantain.

Then, remove the skin of the plantain (save for later) cut pieces diagonal (or desired shape), and set aside for frying.

Heat oil in medium to large skillet, over medium heat. To test the oil, place a slice of plantain in the oil to see if the oil is ready for frying. When the plantain is placed into the hot oil and sizzles upon contact, the plantain is ready for frying. (If the oil does not sizzle on contact, wait for a bit, and repeat the process, when the oil is hot enough. If the oil is too hot, remove from stove and let cool before frying).

Fry in batches, until plantains have reached the desired color (golden brown), turning as needed, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Then continue cooking, turning plantains occasionally until soft and deep golden brown.

Carefully remove plantains with a folk, and transfer onto the clean and dried plantain skin removed earlier, or to a paper towel lined plate.

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