Boricua Plantain Sandwich
Serves: 3
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
51
Sweetness
48
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.25 tsps
Salt1 cup
Bread Crumb1 pinch
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Black Pepper1 cup
Paprika1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 tsp
Dried Thyme1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Onion Powder170 g
Salted Butter (melted)1 cup
Mayonnaise1 tsp
Sauce (chipolte)1 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 large
Onion (spanish)Directions:
1
Peel plantains, cut in half widthwise and then cut in half lengthwise
2
In a large pot or deep-fryer preheat vegetable oil to 325 degrees F
3
Add the plantains to the oil and fry for 5 minutes
4
Remove them and place on a flat surface
5
Increase heat to 375 degrees F
6
With a metal flat spatula press down onto the plantains until they are flat, less than 1/4-inch
7
Using a knife to help scrape the plantain off the spatula, deep-fry the plantains again for 3 minutes
8
Pull them out and season both sides with salt and pepper
9
Combine the bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder to create Cajun spice
10
Dip each piece of steak into 4 ounces melted butter and then into the Cajun spice, covering both sides of the steak
11
Spread the remaining melted butter onto a flat top grill or metal skillet, place the steak on top and cook on both sides until medium or preferred degree of doneness
12
After the steak is done slice it thin against the grain
13
Combine the mayonnaise and chipolte sauce to create chipolte mayonnaise
14
Onions: In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper
15
Slice the onion very thinly
16
Place in the flour mixture
17
Squeeze the slices of onions as you are mixing them with the flour mixture
18
Shake off the excess flour
19
Drop a little bit of onions into 375 degree F oil at a time to prevent them from sticking together
20
Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until golden brown
21
Drain on paper towels
22
Build a sandwich by layering 1 fried plantain, about 1 tablespoon chipolte mayonnaise (spread coast to coast on bottom plantain), sliced steak, and 1/3 cup of the shredded cheese
23
Place under the broiler for a minute or 2 or use the microwave to melt cheese
24
Then continue layering 1/2 cup of fried onion, 1 more tablespoon chipolte mayonnaise, spread coast to coast on top plantain, fried plantain
25
Cut sandwich in half before serving