Best 6 Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the mouthwatering flavors of vegetarian jamon jibaritos, a delectable Puerto Rican sandwich that has become a culinary sensation. This vegetarian twist on the traditional jibarito sandwich is sure to impress with its crispy plantain shells, savory filling, and vibrant toppings. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a satisfying and flavorful meal or a meat-lover looking to explore new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect vegetarian jamon jibarito. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly crispy plantain shells, the ideal combination of fillings and toppings, and the techniques for assembling a sandwich that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JAMON JIBARITO



Jamon Jibarito image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Granulated garlic, for seasoning
4 slices American cheese
1 pound good-quality boiled ham, thinly sliced
1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
4 vibrant leaves iceberg lettuce
Garlic Mayo, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced or run through a press
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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 ham, 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.
  • In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.

JIBARITO



Jibarito image

Authentic Puerto Rican sandwich that my family can't get enough of. Wonderful because there is NO bread involved!!!

Provided by LOSTNBFE29

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips
¼ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch dried oregano
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 slice processed American cheese, cut in half
2 slices tomato
3 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Place plantain halves between 2 cutting boards. Press to flatten. Place the flattened plantains back in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, skirt steak, onion, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, until steak is cooked through.
  • To serve, spread mayonnaise on one of the plantain slices. Top with cheese, steak and onion mixture, lettuce, and tomato. Place the other plantain half on top to form a sandwich. Cut in half and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 100.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 550.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

PAN DE JAMóN



Pan de Jamón image

I was too young when we moved to the States to remember this, but according to my parents, pan de jamón hits the Venezuelan panaderias (bakeries) on the 1st of December, then disappears for the year on January 1st. This festive bread rolled with ham, olives and raisins is one of our Christmas staples. We have pan de jamón throughout the month of December and as part of Christmas dinner. The Alvarezes bake off two on Christmas Eve: one for snacking on during the day and one for dinner. We've made the mistake of only cooking one and ended up pan-de-jamón-less at night. Don't make this same error. Buen provecho!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (3 to 4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
All-purpose flour, for dusting, if necessary
1 pound thinly sliced ham (I like honey, my parents prefer Virginia)
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup packed raisins
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • If the pizza dough is sticky to the touch, lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the dough to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle that's about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Shingle the ham over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the two short sides. Sprinkle the olives and raisins evenly on top.
  • Starting at the long side farthest from you, roll the dough towards you into a log. Place it, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Beat the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl and brush generously over the log. Poke along the top of the log several times with a fork, without piercing all the way through the dough.
  • Bake until the top is a deep golden brown, about 60 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice crosswise with a serrated knife and serve.

JAMON JIBARITO RECIPE - (4/5)



Jamon Jibarito Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by bns0607

Number Of Ingredients 15

Garlic Mayo:
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Granulated garlic, for seasoning
4 slices American cheese
1 pound good-quality boiled ham, thinly sliced
1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
4 vibrant leaves iceberg lettuce
Garlic Mayo
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced or run through a press
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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 ham, 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.

JIBARITO SANDWICHES RECIPE BY TASTY



Jibarito Sandwiches Recipe by Tasty image

In this recipe, thin cuts of flap steak are marinated in orange and lime juice and sandwiched between 2 flattened, crispy fried plantains, or tostones. We finish things off with a tangy, garlicky mayoketchup sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado. It's crunchy, salty, creamy, citrusy, and delicious!

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 sandwhiches

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 garlics, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 oz flank steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups vegetable oil
2 large green plantains
kosher salt, to taste
4 slices cheddar cheese, halved lengthwise
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro, and tender stems
½ cup shredded lettuce
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
¼ avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Marinate the steak: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, garlic, and pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Make the mayoketchup: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Sear the steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the steak to the pan and sear for 2-4 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (55°C). Remove from the pan and set on a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes, then slice against the grain into ¼-inch-wide pieces.
  • Make the tostones: Heat the canola oil in a large high-walled skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Peel the plantains and cut in half lengthwise. Add the plantains to the hot oil and fry until light golden brown on all sides, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Working 1 at a time, place a plantain half on a cutting board. Place another cutting board on top of the plantain and press down to flatten until the plantain doubles in width and is about ¼-½ inch thick.
  • Return the oil temperature to 350°F (180°C). Fry the flattened plantains again, 2 at a time, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 1-2 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and immediately season with salt on both sides.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the mayoketchup across a plantain. Top with 2 half-slices of cheddar, and half of the sliced steak, onion, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, and avocado. Spread another 1-2 tablespoons of mayoketchup on another plantain and top with 2 more half-slices of cheddar. Top the sandwich with the second plantain. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make another sandwich.
  • Enjoy!

JIBARITO SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



Jibarito Sandwich Recipe by Tasty image

In this recipe, thin cuts of flap steak are marinated in orange and lime juice and sandwiched between 2 flattened, crispy fried plantains, or tostones. We finish things off with a tangy, garlicky mayoketchup sauce, cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado. It's crunchy, salty, creamy, citrusy and delicious!

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 oz flank steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups vegetable oil
2 green plantains, large
kosher salt, to taste
4 slices cheddar cheese, halved lengthwise
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup lettuce, chopped
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
¼ avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Marinate the steak: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, garlic, and pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Make the mayoketchup: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Sear the steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the steak to the pan and sear for 2-4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (55°C). Remove from the pan and set on a cutting board to rest, then slice against the grain into ¼-inch-wide pieces.
  • Make the tostones: Heat the canola oil in a large high-walled skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Peel the plantains and cut in half lengthwise. Add the plantains to the hot oil and fry until light golden brown on all sides, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Working 1 at a time, place a plantain half on a cutting board. Place another cutting board on top of the plantain and press down to flatten until the plantain doubles in width and is about ¼-½ inch thick.
  • Return the oil temperature to 350°F (180°C). Fry the plantains again, 2 at a time, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 1-2 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt on both sides.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the mayoketchup across a plantain. Top with 2 half-slices of cheddar, and half of the sliced steak, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Spread another 1-2 tablespoons of mayo ketchup on another plantain and top with 2 more half-slices of cheddar. Top the sandwich with the second plantain. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make another sandwich.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Tikeyah Whittle

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Use fresh, ripe vegetables, and choose a good quality cheese and bread.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make jamon jibaritos, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can try using different types of cheese, bread, and toppings.
  • Make sure the jibarito is cooked through: The jibarito should be cooked until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. If the jibarito is not cooked through, the cheese will not be melted and the bread will be soggy.
  • Serve the jibarito immediately: Jamon jibaritos are best served fresh out of the pan. If you let them sit for too long, the bread will get soggy and the cheese will harden.

Conclusion:

Jamon jibaritos are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you are sure to enjoy this Puerto Rican classic.

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