Plantain Mofongo

• 4 green plantains
• 6 clovesgarlic
• 4 slicesbacon
• 2 tbspolive oil
• 1 cupchicken stock

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the green plantains completely dry — moisture is the enemy of crisp.

2. 2

   Dredge in garlic then bacon, pressing so the coating grips.

3. 3

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in small batches so the temperature holds.

4. 4

   Fry until deep golden and cooked through, then drain on a rack — never paper towels.

5. 5

   Season with salt the second it leaves the oil and serve Plantain Mofongo hot.