Borinquen Jibarito Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large green plantain, peeled and sliced lengthwise and in half (4 pieces)
oil (for deep frying)
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cloves garlic , smashed and minced
1/4 tsp cumin
1 -2 pinch cayenne or 1 -2 pinch dried chipotle powder , to taste
6 oz shaved shoulder steak (or other tender cut such as flank , or thinly sliced chicken breast meat)
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
4 slices american cheese
1 tbsp mayonnaise
romaine lettuce
thinly sliced tomatoes or roasted red pepper
1 tsp melted butter
1/4 tsp roasted minced garlic

Directions:

(Also, you will need 2 heavy cutting boards - rectangular ones work better with the shape of the plantain).
Heat oil, then fry the peeled and sliced plantain for 1 minute.
Remove plantain from oil, place on a heavy cutting board (if wooden, wrap board in plastic first, which will assist in the spreading of the softened plantain), top with another cutting board, and flatten the plantain between them.
Fry the now-flattened plantain in the oil again, until outside is golden and crispy; remove from oil, set aside on paper towels to blot oil, and keep warm.
Over medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil together, then sauté the onions until just becoming soft.
Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne (to taste), stir well, then add the meat slices and sauté until browned; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread mayonnaise on bottom slice of flattened fried plantain, lay down 2 slices of American cheese, then the meat and onions. Top with lettuce and thinly sliced tomato (or roasted red pepper), then the remaining plantain top.
Combine 1 teaspoon melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon roasted minced garlic, then brush the top plantain slice with the butter garlic mixture.
Repeat steps to make another sandwich.
Serve completed sandwiches with Arroz Con Gandules (Yellow Rice With Pigeon Peas).
Jibaritos can also made with other combinations of roast pork, white or dark chicken meat, vegetables or ham - don't be afraid to experiment.
I've made the sandwich using chicken and substituting roasted red pepper for the tomato, and the taste was phenominal!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.38 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.79g	20%
Cholesterol	46.02mg	15%
Sodium	277.67mg	12%
Potassium	196.19mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.04g	1%
Sugars	1.99g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	2%
Protein	11.85g	24%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	118mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	239.31 Kcal (1002 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.97g	20%
Cholesterol	61.05mg	15%
Sodium	368.37mg	12%
Potassium	260.28mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.36g	1%
Sugars	2.64g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	2%
Protein	15.73g	24%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	5%
Calcium	156.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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