Fried Plantains

Name: Fried Plantains
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings as a side dish
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil; 2 green plantains

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings as a side dish

Level: Intermediate
Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings as a side dish

Ingredients

2 cups water

3 cloves garlic, smashed

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning

1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil

2 green plantains

Directions

Combine water, garlic and salt in medium size glass bowl and set aside.
In a large (12-inch) saute pan, heat oil to 325 degrees F. Peel plantains and slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Carefully add plantains to oil and fry until golden yellow in color, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. (The oil should come halfway up the side of the plantain). With a spider or slotted spoon, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, standing them on their ends. With the back of a wide, wooden spatula, press each piece of plantain down to half its original size. Then place the plantains in the water and let soak for 1 minute. Remove and pat dry with a tea towel to remove excess water.
Bring oil back up to 325 degrees F and return plantains to pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a dish lined with paper towels, and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately.