Fried Plantains

Directions

1. 1
   With a small sharp knife cut ends from each plantain and halve crosswise.
2. 2
   Cut a lengthwise slit through skin along inside curve.
3. 3
   Beginning in center of slit pry skin from plantain and with rippled blade of a mandoline or decorating knife cut flesh crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
4. 4
   In a deep fryer or large deep skillet heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375F.
5. 5
   on a deep-fat thermometer and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time, turning them, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden, transferring as fried with a skimmer or slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
6. 6
   Season plantain slices with salt.
7. 7
   (Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on inside.)
8. 8
   Plantain slices are best served immediately but may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an air-tight container.
9. 9
   Reheat plantain slices on a rack in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350F.
10. 10
    oven 5 minutes, or until heated through.