Patacones

Description
Twice-fried plantain

Ingredients

 * 4 – 5 plantains (not real ripe)
 * Wesson oil
 * salt
 * 3 garlic cloves (chopped finely)
 * 1 can chicken broth
 * your favorite salsa

Directions

 * 1) Heat chicken broth in a small saucepan.
 * 2) Add garlic.
 * 3) Let it sit until the plantain is finished.
 * 4) Peel plantain.
 * 5) Cut into ½-inch slices.
 * 6) Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy duty frying pan.
 * 7) Fry plantain a little at a time until it is slightly golden.
 * 8) Remove, drain on paper towels.
 * 9) Take a glass and flatten the plantain.
 * 10) Return to frying pan and fry until golden.
 * 11) Remove and drain.
 * 12) Serve the patacones using the garlic chicken broth as a dip and also use the salsa as a dip.