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Burgers With A Plantain Twist

By Yvonne Ejiofor
20 October 2017   |   8:00 pm
There are truly few better feelings than sinking your teeth into a giant, juicy burger. but that feeling is approximately 1,000 times more satisfying when the buns of that burger are fried plantains, what a sandwich it is! Not only do you get less carbs (we could all use that) but you get more flavour!…

There are truly few better feelings than sinking your teeth into a giant, juicy burger. but that feeling is approximately 1,000 times more satisfying when the buns of that burger are fried plantains, what a sandwich it is!

Not only do you get less carbs (we could all use that) but you get more flavour! Here is a twist on the traditional hamburger, called a Tostone burger originating from puerto rico, and I hope this one shows up at your next outdoor shindig!

Plantain Burger

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 pound green plantains

Directions

  1. Make burgers: Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix with hand until well combined. Set in fridge.
  2. Make plantain bread: Cut plantains on a bias, 1-inch thick. Set a large frying pan over high heat, fill with about 1/2 inch canola oil. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
  3. Fry plantains briefly until lightly golden.
  4. Remove, flatten with a plate lined with parchment paper. Refry until crisp and golden brown. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
  5. Cook burgers: Portion seasoned ground beef into four patties about 1/4 pound each.
  6. Fill pan with 2 tablespoons of canola oil, pan fry on high heat first then reduce (do not flatten with spatula) to medium heat. Cook to desired doneness.
  7. Assemble burgers: place a plantain on a plate, top with burger, cheese and second plantain disc. Serve immediately.

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