Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

1. Oil for frying - ½ cup
2. Ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds - 1
3. Salt - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

1. Stage

Place a plate, upside-down, onto a work surface.

2. Stage

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 onto the upside-down plate, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto the plantains. Smash the plantain slices by gently pressing the top plate into the bottom plate.

3. Stage

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.