patacones de colombia (fried plantains)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup oil for frying
• 1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place a plate, upside-down, a work surface.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. fry plantain slices in the hot oil until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer plantain slices using a slotted spoon the upside-down plate, reserving oil in the skillet. place a second plate, right-side up, the plantains. smash the plantain slices by gently pressing the top plate into the bottom plate.
• place the smashed plantains in the hot oil and fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer fried plantains to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle salt over plantains.