Fried Plantains (Tostones)-Domincan Style

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons oil for frying
• 1 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
• 3 cups cold water
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
2. Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
3. Dip the plantains in water, then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.