Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          water
   3                    green plantains -- peeled, cut diag. 1
                        -- in thick
   3      cloves        garlic -- chopped
   3      teaspoons     salt
   1                    vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation:

In large bowl, combine water, plantains, garlic and 2 3/4 teaspoons salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain plantains well, reserving liquid. Dry plantains on paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1/2" oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees. Add plantains and fry 7 minutes. Drain plantains on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, use palm of hand to flatten plantains to 1/4" thickness. Dip plantains in reserved liquid and dry on paper towels. Refry plantains in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over plantains and serve hot.