Banan Peze (Twice-Fried Green Plaintain Slices) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup corn oil
2 medium sized green plantains, peeled
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup water

Preparation

In a 12\" skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until light haze forms.
Slice the plantains crosswise into 1/2\" thick slices. (About 5 pieces each).
In a small bowl, add remaining ingredients and set aside.
Add as many slices as you can, without crowding and brown about 2 minutes on each side.
As they crown, transfer them to paper towels to drain.
On a chopping board, using a broad solid (not slotted) spatula or you can use your palm with paper towels or buy a tostonera(a plantain smasher); press each slice into a flat round about 1/4\" thick and 2\" wide in diameter.
Soak flattened plaintains in water mixture and place in oil on medium heat.
Heat the oil and fry the rounds again for about 1 minute on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Season with salt and serve with Griots or any chicken or shrimp dsh.
Bon Appetit!