Plantains in Palm Oil

Ingredients

 * one cup of palm oil, or any cooking oil, or a mix of the two
 * four or more plantains (they don't have to be completely ripe)
 * one or two hot chile peppers, cleaned and chopped
 * one onion, chopped
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat most of the oil in a large skillet.
 * 2) Peel plantains.
 * 3) Cut plantains into disks of equal thickness.
 * 4) Fry the plantains in the hot oil for several minutes, until they are golden brown.
 * 5) Remove them from the oil and place them on absorbent paper.
 * 6) Heat the rest of the oil in a deep pot.
 * 7) Fry the peppers and onion over high heat for a few minutes, stirring often.
 * 8) Add the fried plantains to the peppers and onion.
 * 9) Add a spoonful of water, cover and simmer at a low heat for a few minutes. Salt to taste.
 * 10) Serve hot, alone or as a side dish.