Jibaritos Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Plantain Bread
For the Sandwich Filling
For Garnish
Method
Plantain Bread Preparation
- 1
Peel and Slice Plantains
Carefully peel the green plantains and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Boil Plantains
In a large pot, boil the sliced plantains in salted water for about 15 minutes or until they are tender but not falling apart.
- 3
Drain and Cool
Once boiled, drain the plantains and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 4
Fry Plantains
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Flatten each piece of plantain with a heavy object (like a pan) and fry them in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- 5
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried plantains and let them drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Sandwich Filling Preparation
- 6
Marinate the Steak
Season the steak with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Prepare the Sandwich
On a plate, take one piece of fried plantain as the base, spread mayonnaise on top, layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, and the sliced steak. Top with another piece of fried plantain.
Garnishing the Sandwich
- 9
Add Garnishes
Top the sandwich with sliced avocado and pickled jalapeños as desired.
