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Cut 3 slits down the length of each plantain skin, without cutting into the flesh.
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Cut the ends off the plantain, then peel away the skin in 3 long strips.
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Cut each plantain diagonally into 8 pieces.
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Cut the crusts off the bread slices.
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Lightly toast the bread, then either chop it fine or whirl it in a food processor to make bread crumbs.
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Put the bread crumbs onto a large plate, and stir in the pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
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Dredge the plantains in the bread crumbs, pressing the plantains into the crumbs so they stick.
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When the oil is hot, add one plantain slice.
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If it burns on the bottom after 10 seconds or so, then the oil is too hot; adjust the heat as necessary.
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Add as many plantain slices as will fit in the pan without crowding.
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When the slices are golden brown on the bottom, turn them over.
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Cook them until they are golden on the other side.
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With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried plantains to paper towels.
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Continue cooking until all of the slices are fried, keeping the cooked slices in a warm oven for up to 20 minutes, if necessary.
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Salt the fried plantains, and serve them immediately with a small bowl of your favorite hot sauce.
