Jamaican Pressed Plantain (Tostones)

oil for frying , about 1/2 cup

Plantains, peeled and cut 1 inch into

cylinders

salt to taste 

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place

the plantains in the oil and fry on both

sides; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per

side. 

2. Remove the plantains from the

pan and flatten the plantains by

placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.

 3. Return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. 

Salt to taste and serve immediately.