Garlicky Plantains

Ingredients for Garlicky Plantains

• 6 garlic cloves, finely grated

• 240ml vegetable oil, divided

• 3 large ripe plantains (about 1.1kg total), peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise on a diagonal into 3-inch pieces

• Kosher salt

How to make Garlicky Plantains

Combine garlic and 475ml water in a medium bowl; set aside.

Heat 120ml oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 3 batches, fry plantains in a single layer, turning once, until tender and golden all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour out oil; discard. Reserve skillet.

Gently press down on plantains one at a time with the flat side of a chef’s knife or wooden spoon to flatten slightly. Transfer to bowl with reserved garlic water and let soak 5 minutes.

Remove plantains from garlic water and pat dry with paper towels. Heat remaining 120ml oil in reserved skillet over medium-high. Fry plantains again, turning once, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt.

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