Jibarito
Description
Popular in Chicago, the jibarito is an authentic Puerto Rican sandwich made with flattened fried plantains instead of bread.
Ingredients
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips
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1/4 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1 pinch cumin
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1 pinch dried oregano
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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1 slice processed American cheese, cut in half
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2 slices tomato
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3 leaves lettuce
Directions
1
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
2
Place plantain halves between 2 cutting boards. Press to flatten. Place the flattened plantains back in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, skirt steak, onion, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, until steak is cooked through.
4
To serve, spread mayonnaise on one of the plantain slices. Top with cheese, steak and onion mixture, lettuce, and tomato. Place the other plantain half on top to form a sandwich. Cut in half and serve!