Not everyday fried plantain or bolí, sometimes sexy plantain burger.
Plantain Burger
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With this recipe, plantains are used in place of burger buns.
Author: Wendy Evans-Uhegbu
Serves: 46
Ingredients
- 2 Plantains (ripe & firm)
- 2 Burger Patties
- 1 Fresh Beef Tomato (sliced)
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- ¼ Bunch Lettuce
- 2-4 Cheese Slices
- Olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- ½ Slice Lemon
- Salt and Pepper(to taste)
- Spices (to taste)
Instructions
- Spice the burger patties with salt, pepper and spices. Place them in the grill or pre-oiled heated pan and allow to cook until your preferred level of ‘cooked’ is reached. Be sure to flip the patties over at intervals
- Whilst the patties are still piping hot, place the slices of cheese on them to melt
- For the plantains, wash, peel and cut each one into two and place in a pan of heated olive oil. Allow them to cook slightly, then remove from pan and mash into a thick paste. You can add some salt at this point
- Use a roller (or anything that works like a roller) to flatten the mashed paste to about ½ inch, then place it in the heated pan a second time until cooked. Remember to flip them over at intervals while they cook
- Place the fried plantains on paper towels to absorb any excess oil
- Now assemble the burger patties (with melted cheese), sliced tomatoes and onions, and plantains in the typical burger arrangement. Plantain -> patty (with melted cheese) -> tomatoes, onions, lettuce -> plantain.
- Serve with pink sauce (mix the ketchup, mayonnaise, and a few drops of lemon. Stir until pink and thoroughly combined).
