Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos

• 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
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 12 teaspoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

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.
2. Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the remaining 4 pieces.
3. Using 2 wooden cutting boards or a heavy pan, flatten each piece of plantain.
4. Refry each piece of flattened plantain, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and a little granulated garlic.
6. Set aside on a paper towel.
7. 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.
8. Spread the Garlic Mayo on the top tostones and close.
9. Cut in half on the bias.
10. Pick up gently but bite aggressively.
11. Garlic Mayo:
12. In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.
13. Enjoy!

vegetable oil, green plantains, kosher salt, garlic, american cheese, vegetarian ham, tomato, mayonnaise, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, kosher salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-jamon-jibaritos-478811 (may not work)