Costa Rica Cooking - Patacones

Cut the plantains into pieces about 1/4 inch thick.

Boil shallow water in a saucepan.

Cook the plantain pieces in boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes until soft on the outside.

Use a fork to test if the plantains are done; they should be soft enough to pierce easily.

Remove the plantains from the water and let them cool slightly.

Place Saran Wrap over the plantains and smash them down with a saucer to flatten.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.

Fry the smashed plantains in the hot oil until crispy and golden brown, being careful not to touch them too much to keep them intact.

Drain the fried plantains on a paper towel.

Prepare the tropical salsa by combining diced tomato, onion, fresh cilantro, and a lot of diced mango in a bowl.

Add fresh lime juice to the salsa mixture and toss everything together.

Plate the fried plantains and top with the tropical salsa.

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