Green Plantain Chips (Platanos)

Ingredients

 * vegetable oil
 * 1 large, green plantain (about 1 pound)
 * salt, optional

Directions

 * 1) Put 2 or 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large frying pan and heat to 375°.
 * 2) Remove skin from plantain and cut off the fibrous strings.
 * 3) Slice the plantain into paper thin rounds.
 * 4) Deep fry plantain slices, a dozen at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
 * 5) Sprinkle with salt and serve chips warm or at room temperature.