Banann Peze (Fried Plantain)

This is a very common Haitian dish, often seen as a side dish to rice & beans.

Banann Peze

Vegetable oil (1/2 to 1 cup)
2 medium-size green plantains, peeled and sliced at a slight angle
2 cups of salty water

Using a large skillet, preferably a well-seasoned cast-iron one, brown the plantain slices for a couple of minutes on each side. Drain the slices on a paper towel, then use a spatula or a wooden press to flatten the fried pieces to about 1/4 inch thickness. Dip the pieces into salt water and resume frying until they're crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel again, add a bit of salt, and serve immediately.