Step 1

Peel the plantains by chopping off the ends, then gently scoring the skin in the middle and peeling it off.

Step 2

Slice the plantains at an angle into ½-inch pieces.

Step 3

Lay the plantain pieces on a plate, and sprinkle them with salt.

Step 4

Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan, and bring the heat up to medium-low.

Step 5

Carefully add the plantains to the hot oil, and cook for 7 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Drain the plantains on a paper towel before serving.