Jibarito
Serves: 4
Floy Nolan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
57
Sweetness
48
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Vegetable Oil1 clove
Garlic (minced)1 medium
Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)1 pinch
Cumin1 pinch
Oregano (dried)1 tbsp
MayonnaiseDirections:
1
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F
2
Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float
3
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels
4
Place plantain halves between 2 cutting boards
5
Press to flatten
6
Place the flattened plantains back in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown
7
Drain on paper towels
8
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet
9
Add the garlic, skirt steak, onion, cumin and oregano
10
Cook, stirring frequently, until steak is cooked through
11
To serve, spread mayonnaise on one of the plantain slices
12
Top with cheese, steak and onion mixture, lettuce, and tomato
13
Place the other plantain half on top to form a sandwich
14
Cut in half and serve!