Heat Oil on medium high heat in a deep fryer or frying pan.
Peel plantains and angle cut each one into 5 equal pieces.

In a bowl add the hot water, vinegar, salt and set aside.
Lightly brown the plantains in the oil (Approximately 5 min).
Remove the plantains from the oil and flatten each plantain

Soak the flattened plantains in the hot water and carefully back in the oil for an additional 5 min.
Remove plantains from oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
Serve Hot.