Garlic Plantains

This recipe is from Alton Brown. A little more work than usual for plantains, but well worth the effort. My friends love these!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 3  garlic cloves, smashed
• 2  teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups canola oil
• 2  green plantains

Directions

1. Combine water, garlic, and salt in a medium size bowl and set aside.
2. In a large saute pan, heat oil to 325°F.
3. Peel plantains and slice into 1-inch pieces. Carefully add plantains to oil and fry until golden yellow in color, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
4. With a slotted spoon, remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. With the back of a wide, wooden spatula or spoon, press each piece of plantain down to half its original size.
5. Place the plantains in the garlic water and let soak for 1 minute. Remove and pat dry with a tea towel to remove excess water.
6. Bring oil back up to 325°F and return plantains to pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side.
7. Remove to dish lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.