Hot Plantain Crisps

Ingredients

 * 4 plantains [should be firm]
 * 4 tsp lemon juice
 * 4 tsp ground ginger
 * 4 tsp cayenne pepper
 * oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Slice the plantains into rounds ½-inch thick, and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, stirring to moisten.
 * 2) In a separate bowl, combine the ginger and pepper.
 * 3) Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a heavy skillet until a test piece of plantain sputters.
 * 4) Roll plantain pieces a few at a time in the spice mixture to coat surfaces, then transfer to the skillet.
 * 5) Fry until outsides are crisp and golden.
 * 6) With a slotted spoon, remove plaintains to an absorbent cloth [or paper toweling] for cooling [slightly].
 * 7) Serve hot.