Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2012

I tried something similar in Santiago de Cuba once, is a very traditional thing to use green plantain in most parts of the caribbean. I recommend to use the not very-green plantains (but not overripe plantains either), as the way they are used in Mexico not in Cuba, because this way are a little bit sweeter.

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mftrejobermejo

Cooking Level: Professional

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2012

This was so excellent. A friend from my husbands work suggested we make these. Glad we did. Our 4 and 5 years even loved it!

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LizzyMama

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2011

These are excellent! Doubled the recipe and have done these twice in the past 2 weeks. First as written, the second time as the "Sandwich King" on Food Network does it: with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and a zesty garlic mayo (I also added avocado slices). The use of the plantains instead of bread is so versatile and I will try this with many more sandwich combinations (I'm thinking Cubano and BLT). This one is truly a keeper.

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LYNNINMA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Leicester, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2010

Soooo yummy!!! I mixed the mayo with equal amounts of ketchup and spread it on the plantain, it gives it so much more flavor. My family loved it!

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Cheeks

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2010

I made these with seasoned shredded chicken, white american cheese and guacamole. They are wonderful!

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LatinaCook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jardines Del Caribe, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2009

I don't get it....I did not like this at all. The parts of the dish don't blend well. I also thought the directions were lacking at times.

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RKelly

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

Ummm, pretty good but didn't love 'em. I skipped the cheese and added avocado. It tasted like it needed a little extra kick, maybe some more salt&garlic? I'll try them again, or maybe just stick to the steak with a side of tostones.

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JAZMINELOAIZA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fishers, Indiana, USA

Living In: Newburgh, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2008

Born and raised in Chicago as a Puerto Rican, we enjoy these with thick slices of cooked pork (Jamon) instead of steak. My personal addition is a slice of avacado. This is a very easy and special traditional meal. When preparing to take out...wrap each sandwich individually in foil to help keep ingredients together...but best fresh and hot! YUM!!!

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