1/2 to 1 platano per person
Canola or corn oil for frying
Salt
Side dishes
Platanos Machos look like a caveman style banana. They have the same shape as Chiquita bananas, but are bigger, rougher, and thicker skinned. Since they are starchier, they fry up very well. Pick a platano this is still a little green, if it's too ripe it will stick to your pan.
To peel your patano, I find it helps to cut off the ends, then score skin on the outer curve to peel. Slice in rounds or angled cuts about a half a cm thick. in a pan large enough to hold your sliced platanos with space between them, heat canola or corn oil. You should use a few Tb, maybe the same amount you would use to fry potatoes.
When the oil is hot, add your slices gently, the oil will splatter. Fry until golden brown on each side, turn when they move easily if you jiggle the pan handle. If you find that they are sticking, carefully use a spatula to lift and turn them over. Season and serve with yummy sides.
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