The Fancy Jibarito or Fried Plantain Sandwiches Recipes

Are you looking for something that will fill your snack cravings? You must try the Fancy jibarito or fried plantain sandwiches.

I am damn sure that you will get a different and delicious experience. Everyone likes sandwiches any time of the day, whether that is breakfast time or late-night snacks. By the way, many people eat this dish as bar food with drinks. So, Why don’t you try this special type of sandwich?

What is a Jibarito in Puerto Rico?

Jibarito is a famous and delicious sandwich dish that is specially made in Puerto Rico. But now this dish is often popular in multiple places in America. Because there are multiple Puerto Rican immigrants living in America. It’s especially popular in Chicago, USA. Because A large Puerto Rican community has lived in this area for a long long time.

The main specialty of the Jibarito is it’s made with two slices of flattened fried plantain. Generally, we know that sandwiches are made with bread. But jibarito is specially made with plantain instead of bread.

Plantain is a famous tropical fruit that is especially found in Southeast Asian countries. It’s kind of similar to bananas. As you know, Puerto Rico is a tropical country. So Plantains became more popular in this area.

If you don’t want refined carbohydrates in your sandwich, you can choose Jibarito. So let’s know about the ingredients that you need for making Jibarito. By the way, you can get the most delicious jibarito in our restaurant.

Jibarito Sandwich Ingredients

• Olive oil or Vegetable Oil
• Lean cuts of steak or any other meat
• 2 large size green plantains
• Mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of chili powder (if needed)
• Tomato Catchup
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Cheese
• Onions

I think you have already arranged all the cooking ingredients. You remove any of them or add something new based on your preference. That might give you a unique test after all!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Necessary Steps To Prepare Jibarito or Fried Plantain Sandwiches

After arranging all the ingredients, let’s focus on the preparation process.

🔸Step 1 – Prepare The Meat

Choose the lean cut of beef or pork meat. If you don’t like red meat, you can use chicken or turkey. Now you need to season the meat with garlic powder and black pepper.

Make sure all the portions are covered with ingredients. Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

After the marination process, you need to grill the meat at low heat for 5-7 minutes. The grilling process might become difficult. Because you must focus on that the heat is not too high. When the grill is ready, keep them for further use.

🔸Step 2 – Prepare the Plantains

First, you need to select two large-size and good-quality plantains. Make sure the plantains are unripe. This is the focused ingredient of the sandwich. You have to remember that you are using plantains as a substitute for bread.

Carefully slice the plantains and shape them like pieces of bread. I think you have already sliced up the plantains. It’s time to fry the sliced plantains properly.

Take the frying pan. Now properly heat the oil. You need to ensure the oil is heated enough. Otherwise, the plantains will remain uncooked.

Now fry the sliced plantains for 5-6 minutes. Fry them until it gets crispy. Through this process, you have to fry all the sliced plantains. Only fried plantains are also a delicious item. It’s called Maduros.

🔸Step 3 – Mix The Ingredients

It’s a very crucial factor in making jibarito or fried plantain sandwiches. Now you need to mix all these ingredients like mayonnaise, garlic powder, chill powder, and black pepper.

🔸Step 4 – Make The Sandwich

We are at the main part of making jibarito. You have already mixed the ingredients with mayonnaise. Now spread the paste all over the fried plantains.

You have to fill up the inside portion of the sandwich. So you need to create a layer of cheese, grilled meats or chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Well, your delicious jibarito is ready.

This easy and quick recipe will give you a decent and unique experience. Never hesitate to try it.

Whether enjoyed at home, in restaurants, or during special events, appetizers are a delightful way to kick-start a meal, offering a tantalizing preview of the culinary delights to come. Don’t forget to check out my more appetizer recipes such as-

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Final Words

Making jibarito or fried plantain sandwiches is always easy if you have enough ingredients and the right knowledge. You especially need to choose the right plantains. Follow the previous steps to make them more delicious and enjoy them with your friends and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the main ingredients of the mayonnaise mixture?

To make the mayonnaise mixture you need to use black peppers, garlic powders, tomato catchup, and chili powder(if needed).

2. Are jibaritos authentic Puerto Rican food?

Jibarito is 100% authentic and traditional Puerto Rican food. It’s specially made with plantains.

3. What are plantains?

Plantains are one of the famous starchy fruits in tropical areas. It’s similar to bananas. But plantains are bigger than bananas. It can be eaten both ways raw and cooked.