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  1. 3 cups 711ml Water

  2. 3 Green plantains - peeled, cut diag.

  3. 1 in thick 3 Garlic - chopped

  4. 3 teaspoons 15ml Salt

  5. 1 Vegetable oil for deep frying

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  1. Recipe Instructions In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain plantains well, reserving liquid. Dry plantains on paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7 minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels. Refry plantains in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot. NOTES : A staple of the Hispanic diet, the starchy green bananas known as plantains are often deep-fried and served as an appetizer. Posted to the BBQ Mailing List by Lloyd on Mar 03, 1999, converted by MC_Buster.

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