Tostones!

2 green plantains (from the tree in my back yard!)

canola oil (peanut oil might be better)

salt

Peel and slice plantains. This is harder than it sounds.

Heat oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add plantain slices. Fry for about 3 minutes, flip, fry for another 3 minutes.

Remove plantains from oil and place on paper towels or a kitchen towel. Let them sit for a minute and then smash them. If you're really fancy, use a tostonera. I'm not that fancy.... I used a glass.

Put them back in the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with salt.