Fried Plantains

If you can’t make it over to Rincon Latino Restaurant for their exceptionally tender fried plantains, make your own. Serves six.

by Mara Zepeda

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 6 very ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/2-inch slices
• salt

Directions:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Working in batches, fry the plantains in a single layer until deep golden, about four minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve warm.