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How to Make Perfect Patacones

Twice-fried, crunchy and great with black bean dip.

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Green plantains and ripe bananas at a fruit stand, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com

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Choose green

The plantain should be firm and fully green.

Method

Peel: score along the ridges and pry off the skin.
Fry 3 cm pieces in oil at about 160 °C until pale gold.
Press flat.
Fry again at about 180 °C until crisp.
Salt immediately.

Serve with

Frijoles molidos (black bean dip)
Pico de gallo
Guacamole

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A press for even, flat patacones.

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