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vegetable oil green plantains kosher salt garlic American cheese vegetarian ham tomato mayonnaise chili powder ground cumin garlic kosher salt
Viewed: 30 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- granulated garlic, for seasoning
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 -8 slices vegetarian ham (or use vegetarian sausages)
- 1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
- 4 vibrant leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 12 teaspoon chili powder
- 12 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Fry 4 pieces of plantains until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the remaining 4 pieces.
- Using 2 wooden cutting boards or a heavy pan, flatten each piece of plantain.
- Refry each piece of flattened plantain, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and a little granulated garlic.
- Set aside on a paper towel.
- For the sandwich build: On the bottom of 4 fried plantains (or tostones), place a slice of American cheese, a quarter of the vegetarian ham or sausage, a quarter of the tomatoes and 1 lettuce leaf.
- Spread the Garlic Mayo on the top tostones and close.
- Cut in half on the bias.
- Pick up gently but bite aggressively.
- Garlic Mayo:
- In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
