Green Plantain Chips (Platanos)

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• 1 large, green plantain (about 1 pound)
• salt, optional

Procedures

1. Put 2 or 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large frying pan and heat to 375°.
2. Remove skin from plantain and cut off the fibrous strings.
3. Slice the plantain into paper thin rounds.
4. Deep fry plantain slices, a dozen at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
5. Sprinkle with salt and serve chips warm or at room temperature.