Banan Pese

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 2 medium-sized green plantains, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2" thick slices

Directions

1. In a heavy 12 inch skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until a light haze forms above it.
2. Add as many plantain slices as you can without crowding the pan, and brown for about 2 minutes on each side.
3. As they crown, transfer them to paper towels to drain.
4. On a board, using a broad solid (not slotted) spatula, press each slice into a flat round about 1/4 inch thick and 2 inches in diameter.
5. Heat the oil and fry the rounds again for about 1 minute on each side.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.