1 ea Place the plantain slices in a bowl, cover them with cold water, and
Peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying
2 lg Green plantains, peeled and cut into paper-thin slices
Directions
Step #1 soak 30 mins.
Step #2 (If you are frying right away, you do not need to soak in water.
Step #3 ) 2.
Step #4 Drain the slices & pat dry with paper towels.
Step #5 In a frying pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat, & fry the plantain chips a handful at a time, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees, or until a slice of plantain sizzles when it touches the oil, turning them with a slotted spoon until they are golden brown and crisp.
Step #6 Do not fry too many chips at once, or the oil temperature will fall & the chips will be soggy rather than crisp.
Step #7 Drain on a paper-towel-lined platter, transfer to a serving bowl, Sprinkle top with salt, & serve hot.
Step #8 Makes 2 to 2 1/2 c of chips Mary Urrutia Randelman "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen" (Macmillan, 1992) MARIQUITAS DE PLATANOS Green Plantain Chips.