Jibarito Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Flattened plantain with choice of chicken, pork or steak, lettuce, tomato, cheese, House sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
2
Fry the Plantains
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until they are golden brown and tender, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3
Flatten the Plantains
Remove the fried plantains from the oil and place them on a flat surface. Use a flat object (like a plate) to flatten each slice gently.
4
Fry Again
Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry them again until they are crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook the Protein
In another pan, cook the chicken (or pork/steak) until fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Assemble the Jibarito
On a flattened plantain, layer the cooked protein, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, cheese, and drizzle house sauce on top. Top with another flattened plantain to create a sandwich.
7
Serve
Serve the jibarito warm with additional house sauce on the side, if desired.