Yaroa (Loaded Plantain Fries)
A Dominican street food featuring layers of fried plantain slices topped with meat, cheese, and sauces - like loaded fries.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe plantains
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel ripe plantains and cut into thick fries.
- Fry plantain fries until golden and tender.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat with onion and garlic.
- Season meat with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer plantain fries.
- Top with cooked meat mixture.
- Add layers of ketchup and mayonnaise.
- Cover with shredded cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Use very ripe plantains for sweetness
- Experiment with different meat toppings
- Add other sauces like mustard or hot sauce
- Great for parties and gatherings
- Serve immediately for best texture