Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos

This is from the Sandwich King using plantains, fried and flattened out as the bread for the sandwich. Love it. I knew I had to do this but make it vegetarian. Traditionally made with ham, this recipe uses vegetarian ham or sausage. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups  vegetable oil, for frying
• 2  green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
•  kosher  salt & freshly ground black pepper
•  granulated garlic, for seasoning
• 4  slices American cheese
• 4 -8  slices vegetarian ham (or use vegetarian sausages)
• 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  garlic clove, minced
•  kosher  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 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.
2. For the sandwich build: On the bottom of 4 fried plantains (or tostones), place a slice of American cheese, a quarter of the vegetarian ham or sausage, 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.
3. Garlic Mayo:
4. In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy!