2 plantains
sunflower oil (or peanut)
salt

Peel plantains (get firm yellow ones with a hint of green) and cut in thick coins at an angle. Heat oil in a large frying pan, then fry plantains until somewhat soft (til light gold). Take them out of the pan and with a rolling pin, smash each one between 2 pieces of paper towels. Return flattened plantain pieces to frying pan (you may have to add more oil). Fry until crisp and then season with salt.

adapted from a recipe by Ginger Mareno
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