Green (unripe) plantains are peeled, sliced length-wise, diagonally, or width-wise, and then twice fried. The raw slices of plantains are fried for one to two minutes on each side until they are golden in color, and removed and patted for excess cooking oil. Afterwards, they are pounded flat with a hinged utensil. The flattened plantain slices are then fried once again until they are crisp and golden brown.