jibarito

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 slice processed american cheese, cut in half
• 2 slices tomato
• 3 leaves lettuce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!