Ingredients
- 2 large green plantains (about 10 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide)
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cajun Spice:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Cajun Steak:
- 4 (6-ounce) skirt steaks
- 6 ounces salted butter, melted
- 1 cup Cajun Spice
Chipolte Mayonnaise:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chipolte sauce
Crispy Fried Onions:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 large Spanish onion
- 2 cups mixed shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar)
Directions
Peel plantains, cut in half widthwise and then cut in half lengthwise.
In a large pot or deep-fryer preheat vegetable oil to 325 degrees F. Add the plantains to the oil and fry for 5 minutes. Remove them and place on a flat surface. Increase heat to 375 degrees F. With a metal flat spatula press down onto the plantains until they are flat, less than 1/4-inch. Using a knife to help scrape the plantain off the spatula, deep-fry the plantains again for 3 minutes. Pull them out and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Combine the bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder to create Cajun spice.
Dip each piece of steak into 4 ounces melted butter and then into the Cajun spice, covering both sides of the steak.
Spread the remaining melted butter onto a flat top grill or metal skillet, place the steak on top and cook on both sides until medium or preferred degree of doneness. After the steak is done slice it thin against the grain.
Combine the mayonnaise and chipolte sauce to create chipolte mayonnaise.
Onions: In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Slice the onion very thinly. Place in the flour mixture. Squeeze the slices of onions as you are mixing them with the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour.
Drop a little bit of onions into 375 degree F oil at a time to prevent them from sticking together. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Build a sandwich by layering 1 fried plantain, about 1 tablespoon chipolte mayonnaise (spread coast to coast on bottom plantain), sliced steak, and 1/3 cup of the shredded cheese. Place under the broiler for a minute or 2 or use the microwave to melt cheese. Then continue layering 1/2 cup of fried onion, 1 more tablespoon chipolte mayonnaise, spread coast to coast on top plantain, fried plantain. Cut sandwich in half before serving.

















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By coqui931_13128585
chicago, 52
on September 06, 2010
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The real name to this tasty sandwich is "Jibarito".... Which is well known in
North side of Chicago by Humboldt park area and it originated in Chicago.. The title Jibaro is for people who are from the central part of Puerto Rico such places are Jayuaya, Utuado, Jibaro stands for the people who farmed the land.. In Chicago the onions are not floured they are sauteed with the steaks and they use a white cheese, they add lettuce, tomatoe, and of course mayo-ketchup( mix of mayonnaise, ketchup and garlic and on the top part of the plantain there is fresh garlic mojo... And with that Being Puerto Rican, please Friday can't even compare to the real deal of this sandwich!!!!!... Soy Boricua pa que to lo sepa!!!!!
By chikilla_lok_12...
Kissimmee, 48
on April 14, 2010
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Love It!!!!!! PUERTO RICO LO HACE MEJOR!! great recipe but i substituted the cajun mayonnaise for home made "mayoKetchup" thats a mix of mayonnaise, ketchup and garlic ;
By burb18_9316412
Genoa, IL
on February 07, 2009
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My husband and I made this sandwich tonight. Awesome!! I have tried the Friday's version and even though I did like the sandwich at the restaurant, it was much better at home with the original recipe. We used flank steak instead of skirt steak and it was still great. Break it down into steps and you will have no problems. Time consuming yes, but each time you make it it will get easier and quicker. We will be having this sandwich often. The recipe doesn't say what kind of bread to use, we used ciabatta!! Everything on this sandwich complements the other ingredients perfectly!! Good job Ivan!!
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