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Tostones

4 plantains
1/2 cup peanut oil
Salt

Peel plantains and cut at an angle. Place in cold water with salt.
In a large frying pan put in 1/2 cup oil (preferably peanut oil).
Place plantains in pan and cook until somewhat soft (they will turn
a lovely pale yellow color). Take them out of the pan and smash
each one between 2 pieces of foil (folded 2 or 3 times to make a
thick pad and place 2 paper towels on top of foil so that you don't
burn yourself). Return to frying pan (you may have to add more
oil). Fry until crisp and then season with salt. Drizzle with olive
oil and lots of minced garlic.

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