Jibaritos

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Peel and cut the plantains into 4 pieces each.

Step 3

Boil the plantain pieces for 5-7 minutes, until golden.

Step 4

Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper on the counter. Remove the boiled plantains from the water and spread them out on the parchment paper.

Step 5

Lay another large sheet of parchment paper across the top of the plantains. Use a tray, pan, pot or cutting board to press down on the plantains until they are roughly 1/2 inch thick. Throw out the top sheet of parchment paper.

Step 6

Place a large pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of coconut oil, enough to fry the plantains. Prepare a plate with 2-4 sheets of paper towels (to place the cooked plantains).

Step 7

Place 3-4 plantains into the oil at a time. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they start to brown. Remove from the oil and place aside on plate and paper towels. Add additional coconut oil to the pan as needed.

Step 8

Salt the fried plantains to taste.