Patacones
Ingredients (for 4 persons):
2 plantain bananas
Garlic
Salt
Oil
Preparation:
Cut each banana in 3 pieces, fry them in oil or in place in fryer for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften.
Remove and dry.
Prepare a large bowl with water, mashed garlic and some salt. Dip each banana piece in the mixture, then flatten them with a rolling pin (1/2 inch thickness).
Put the plantain pieces in oil again to brown them.
Remove, dry, and add salt.
Enjoy as an appetizer or a side dish for fish or seafood.