Date
December 20 2023
Written By
Lance Avery
Jibarito Bites, Gangster Style
Written By Lance Avery - December 20 2023
A Jibarito is a Puerto Rican sandwich that features flattened and fried green plantains as a substitute for bread. The name "Jibarito" is derived from the Puerto Rican term "jíbaro," which refers to the mountain people of Puerto Rico. The dish is a creative and flavorful example of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Jibarito Bites, Gangster Style
Lance Avery
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Category
appetizers
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5-7 minutes
This is an appetizer, not a classic sandwich. So instead of frying your own plantains, we use plantain chips, that's a huge time saver! These bites are so tasty and so easy to make. There isn't an easier way to make a Jibarito.
The uniqueness of the Jibarito lies in the use of plantains instead of
bread, providing a combination of savory and slightly sweet flavors. The
plantains add a distinctive texture and a hint of sweetness to the
sandwich, making it a delicious and satisfying meal. The Jibarito is Puerto Rican, but now only made in Chicago.
Ingredients
½ lb. beef for carne picada (minced beef)
salt, pepper and granulated garlic, as needed
1 bag of plantain chips, as needed
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2 – 3 Tablespoons of Gangster Sauce
½ cup shredded lettuce, chopped fine
4 – 6 cherry tomatoes, cut in eighths
1/8 red onion, minced
2 Tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese
Directions
Lie out the beef on a plate and season it generously with the salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.
Warm a large non-stick pan (without oil) over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the beef and cook for roughly 2 – 3 minutes, stirring nearly continuously, until the beef is basically totally cooked (don’t worry, it will continue to cook). Remove from heat and reserve.
In a small bowl, mix together the Gangster sauce with the chopped shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion, like you would a salad.
In the center of each plantain chip, add a small portion of the “gangster salad”. Add a small portion of beef over the top of each salad. Top the beef with the cheese.
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Recipe Note
You could also take this recipe and increase the amount of lettuce, tomato, and onion and make it into a salad. Top with the cooked beef and crushed plantain chips.
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