Jibarito

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them lengthwise into 1 cm thick slices.
2. Fry the slices in hot oil at about 170 °C, 2 minutes per side, so they are golden but still tender.
3. Flatten each slice with the bottom of a plate or a press, then fry for 1 minute more, until very crispy. Drain them.
4. Cook the ground beef in a pan with the crushed garlic, salt and pepper for 5 to 6 minutes, until well cooked.
5. Add the cheese on top of the meat to melt it for a few seconds.
6. Spread mayonnaise on one plantain slice. Add the lettuce, the tomato cut into thin rounds and the cheesy meat.
7. Place the second plantain slice on top, press gently and serve right away.