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.