Peel your plantains. Cut them in half and place in a pot with enough water to contain them. Bring water to a boil and cook your plantains for 25 to 35 minutes. Remove pot from heat, while leaving your plantains in the water

Cut each plantain into thick pieces and flatten gently with either a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a glass

Sprinkle plantains with a tiny amount of salt or other seasonings

Put oil in a frying pan and heat on high. Cook the plantains until golden in color, which usually takes 2 minutes on each side

Place your patacones on a paper towel to drain the oil

Enjoy!