Plantain Appetizer

Ingredients

 * 6 large green plantains, peeled
 * 2 cups vegetable oil
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) Slice the plantains at an angle to produce longer, larger slices, about 2 inches each.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
 * 3) Combine the water, ginger, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper in a small bowl.
 * 4) Drop the plantain slices into the ginger mixture.
 * 5) Coat each slice evenly.
 * 6) Shake off any excess liquid and drop the slices into the hot oil.
 * 7) Fry until the slices are golden brown.
 * 8) Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon to a paper towel—covered plate to drain.
 * 9) Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
 * 10) Serve hot.