Caribbean Twice Fried Plantains

Ingredients

• 2 large green plantains
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 cup peanut oil

Directions

1. 1

   Cut off the ends of the plantain, then use a small knife to cut a slit along their natural ridges.

2. 2

   Pry the skin loose, using a knife if necessary, and then pull it off.

3. 3

   Cut the plantains crosswise into 1" rounds.

4. 4

   Place them in a bowl with the water, salt, and garlic for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   In a medium sized pot, or frying pan heat the oil to 325 degrees.

6. 6

   Drain the plantain slices and pat with a paper towels.

7. 7

   Fry a few rounds at a time, turning them occasionally until golden, not brown, and tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Drain the cooked slices on paper towels and allow them to cool for at least 1 minute.

9. 9

   Place the fried slices one by one between two pieces of waxed paper on a cutting board.

10. 10

    Gently press each slice with a mllet or rolling pin into rounds approximately 1/3" thick and 2" in diameter.

11. 11

    When all the slices are pressed, heat oil to 375 degrees, then refry the slices until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender on the insdie, about 3 minute Drain the rounds on paper towel and sprinkle with salt, enjoy!.