Fried Ripe Plantains

Description
Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 1 ripe plantain
 * 1 tablespoon cinnamon or nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Peel plantain by making 2 incisions on opposite sides of the plantain skin and then peel.
 * 2) Slice the plantains into 2 in the middle (width not length - like breaking a banana in 2).
 * 3) Cut up both pieces of plantains into 1/4 inch slices longways.
 * 4) Heat skillet filled with just enough oil to cover the 1/4 inch slices.
 * 5) Fry plantain slices until golden brown on each side.
 * 6) Each slice needs about 45 seconds to a minute to cook.
 * 7) Be careful not to burn.
 * 8) Place cooked plantain in a dish layered with napkins so as to drain/soak up the oil.
 * 9) Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.