#jibarito burger

[morethansalad]

Vegan Jibarito Burger (Gluten-Free)

[trav3lingwanderer]

Puerto Rico, aka La Isla de Encanto

Dates: March 22-26, 2024

Stayed at: Nomada Beach Hostel in Carolina, Puerto Rico

Total price of hostel: 189.01

LODGING

My stay at the Nomada beach hostel was quite adventurous. When I arrived they have a space to keep your luggage in the case you arrive early and your room/bed is not ready for you. The front desk host showed me around and then welcomed me to sit around the area while I waited. I took the time to journal as well as walk around the neighborhood behind the hostel to see if there was anything interesting around. It is only houses, some gated communities, I think a cemetery and I turned back around when I saw the tennis court and remembered I needed to buy body soap.

I stayed in the MAIDEN'S VOYAGE which had 8 beds in one room. Each bunkbed has curtains (which was fabulous). The room itself is very clean, and there is a shared bathroom space, with individual shower rooms, which I also injoyed. Keep in mind that people will be entering and going at any time in the rooms, lights on , talking, etc. So if that's not something you mind, I highly recommend this hostel. There are also private bedrooms as well. A shared kitchen, a pool, and even a restaurant/speakeasy as well. I did go to the restaurant the first day and in my opinion, the prices were outrageous. It was brunch time, I only ordered a drink. The bartenders energy was infectious.

GETTING AROUND

The hostel is right beside the highway and it is noisy, but eventually I drowned out the noise. The sidewalks on the side of the hostel are not the best, however on the other side (there is a bridge connection), the sidewalks are fine and there are bus stops and other stores/things to do. It is also the main way into Isla Verde beach. I walked to Walgreens, and SuperMax at the farthest. There is also Burger King and other restaurants I noticed.

My way of getting around consisted of using uber, or walking. The AVERAGE price I paid for an uber ONE WAY was less than $10. The most I paid for an uber was $25.92 and that was going back home after a late night out at Old San Juan. My trip was a SOLO trip, however I did meet an awesome traveler who also stayed at the hostel that I accompanied with on MOST excursions from 03/23 onward.

FOOD

There is a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desert panaderia about a 2 minute walk north from the hostel. It is called Panaderia Espana. I ate there more times than not. It was my go to, and honestly I think it holds the best Puerto Rican food in San Juan. For breakfast I ate french toast, or pan con matequilla y jamon regular. I had freshly squeezed orange juice as well. Bottled water. There french toast is so simply made but oh so delicious. For lunch I took a to-go arroz con habichuelas negras y platano maduro (or amarillos as they call it). That I ate for lunch and dinner on days I wanted to relax at the hostel. For desert, my go to was the Mallorca. So good I brought my mom one coming back and ate it before I could give it to her.....sorry mami. There are many people there so expect a line

Rating: 8/10

For dinner on my first day I went to RAICES, I ordered a steak with white rice, red beans, and platano maduro. The price was more than $25, the taste-- ehhh, I've had better. This was a place I had seen raved about on social media. As a first generation born Garinagu Honduran, who has befriended lots of Puerto Ricans and ate at their house, I was disappointed about Raices. But I was hungry after a long day of travel so I definitely ate it like it was my last meal.

Rating: 6/10

In Old San Juan, we ate at El Jibarito, this place was recommended by a woman who worked in one of the shops we stopped at while roaming Old San Juan. She said it was authentic, and the aesthetic and overall feel of the restaurant definitely held that to be true. I injoyed sitting there and looking at the decor. I ordered the same thing from Raices (I'm a Leo 6H and I like what I like lol). I feel the same way about Jibarito that I do about Raices. My fellow travelers food was even worse, I do not remember exactly what she ordered but it was fried, and it was sea food.

Rating: 5/10

ChristianSon, I had the Puerto Rican style breakfast which consisted of lecheon meat, fries, white rice, and toast. The servers were awesome, and I asked them about a masked figure that I had seen in paintings around town and if they could share what the significance of it was. They went above a beyond to share with me the festivals that take place all around Puerto Rico at different times of the year, and the food was great. Different experience I've had with breakfast food (I did not think fries or rice was included in breakfast for any latin place), I was glad it was authentic and rich in taste.

Rating: 10/10

THINGS I DID

Walk around Old San Juan (bring your tennis shoes, don't be like me!)

Dance at La Factoria (bar with 6(?) different rooms/bars)

Dance at La Placita (many clubs)

Go to Isla Verde

Tan

Nap

Journal

OVERALL/ENERGY OF THE ISLAND:

Overall, I thoroughly injoyed my trip. My intention was to relax and see what happens. I felt the island to have a masculine, protective energy, maybe it was just the San Juan area. I felt a deep connection to the island itself and am excited to return. Oh, and all of this happened during the full moon in Libra. I will make a separate blog post about revelations and feelings about that.

[gourmetgoober]

All-Star Eats - Chicago Edition

Hey everyone! A new episode of the Gourmet Goober Podcast is available at Noon and we’re featuring restaurants that you must visit during your time in Chicago during the NBA All-Star Game next week. These are the must-eat treats that you can only find in Chicagoland! Check ‘em out. 

Three Happiness: (Try the Duck Fried Rice and Eggrolls): http://www.three-happiness.com/#map

Harold's Chicken Shack: (Don’t forget the Mild Sauce on the fries): http://haroldschickenonline.com/

Designer Desserts(Best Cupcakes. Period!): https://www.designerdessertsbakery.com/

Munster Donuts (Best traditional donuts-Big Daddy): https://www.facebook.com/Munster-Donut-113816198649905/

Chemshaw 13 Donuts:(Coolest donut flavors. Plus check out the comic book gear!): https://chemshaw13.com/

Big Daddy's BBQ: https://www.eatbigdaddys.com/

Porkchop Hyde Park (Get the Fried Ribs): https://porkchopbbq.com/

Ann Sathers (Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever!): http://www.annsather.com/

Nellie's (Get the Coconut Oatmeal or the Jibarito): https://www.nelliesrestaurant.com/

Kuma’s Corner: (Best burgers on Earth): https://kumascorner.com/

The Weiner Circle (Go late at night. Warning: Be sober and KNOW WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE YOU ORDER!! Then, sit back and watch the people interact with the staff. There will be profanity. They also have the best Char Chicago Dogs.): https://www.wienercircle.net/

[pai-sia]

Chicago is always bussin with somethin. If you love food, you wont be able to get enough of it here. From 🔥 burgers (Au Cheval, Kumas Corner, etc) to a bomb ass jibarito from Jibaritos y Mas. Get some chicago streetwear clothing from Saint Alfreds, Notre, or Fat Tiger (JoeFreshGoods). Get the best ice cream youll ever have from Jeni's. Then you got the roof top bars in downtown. Man listen, just pop out lol. Chicago always ready.

CHICAGO IT IS BITCH LETS GET IT 😂😂

[welacooking]

Jibarito Burgers with Spring Salad and Queso Fresco https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGZyDfDjao/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kunwiginjanu]

Plantain burger /sandwich 2. Here is the platano burger that i absolutely had to try to make my own version of. This was a recipe inspired by the platano burger from the Pincho Factory. Add a healthy twist to your meal with these crispy Plantain Burger Buns, pan-cooked to golden perfection.

Combining only three ingredients, this dish is completely. Enjoy a homemade jibarito sandwich with smashed fried plantain. This recipe tops roast beef with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. You can cook Plantain burger /sandwich 2 using 12 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Plantain burger /sandwich 2

Prepare 6 of Plantain.

Prepare of Flour.

Prepare 1/2 tsp of Salt.

Prepare of Egg 2 egg.

You need of Breadcrumbs.

Prepare of Oil.

It's of Chop onion.

It's of Seasoning.

It's of Spices.

It's of Cook meat.

It's of Salad.

You need of Fried potato.

However, in Chicago, a jibarito is a unique and original sandwich created by Puerto Rican immigrants at the Borinquen restaurant in Humboldt Park. Sandwiches and Burgers served with fries. This delicious plant-based burger uses ripe plantain (to get maximum sweetness) mixed with black beans and Caribbean spices. These veggie burgers have an interesting tropical twist of plantains blended into the mix.

Plantain burger /sandwich 2 step by step

Peel and Cook plantain for 10 min,drain it and let it cook,mash it...add little salt.

Apply flour to ur hand,take a portion and make ur desired shape...do for the rest.

Whisk eggs(spices,seasoning), place breadcrumbs in a plate or bowl.

Put it in egg and in breadcrumbs.

Like diz.

Put little oil in pan and shallow fry,turn the other side.

For the sauce,add chop onion stir for 3min add cooked and slice meat and liver stir for 4 min add spice and seasoning keep stirring for to 3 min.

Add water and let it cook until it soak all the water.

Put the bread,put salad,add the meat.

Put the potato and add the bread.

Enjoy.

Blend plantains, spinach, bread crumbs, cornmeal, mushrooms, olives, garlic, paprika, and oregano in a food processor until a moldable batter forms; mold into patties. Ripe plantains sliced & fried until dark & tasty. This sweet favorite is a nice addition to any meal. Australian steak house invites the entire family to enjoy flavorsome meal classics like Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tails, or Prime-Rib Sandwich. Ever had fried plantains topped with guacamole and other deliciousness?

[thefrugalistalife]

Can’t believe I hadn’t been to @tostonesinc yet and both locations are so close to me. We were #hosted last weekend to their new location over in Town N’ Country so it’s a great reason to explore that area more. ⠀⠀ 1. Tostones Nachos with Honey Sriracha Chicken ⠀⠀ 2. Patacon o Jibarito (tostones sandwich) with Beef Picadillo ⠀⠀ 3. A little egg yolk porn from the Tostones Burger (at Tostones Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dIwDzp2Da/?igshid=19anbs4hkjqv

[realsimplegood]

Jibarito Recipe (Paleo + Whole30)

Jibarito Recipe (Paleo + Whole30)

We love plantains, and we love burgers! Put those two together, and you get what is called a jibarito. This Paleo + Whole30 jibarito recipe has Puerto Rican roots with a little flare we added with a mayo-free slaw. Get ready to have a new favorite burger recipe!

What kinds of meat do you use in a jibarito?

We love pulled pork, and we love making this jibarito recipe when we have leftovers…

[thesofritoproject]

Making burgers this weekend? I am! 🙋🏽‍♀️ Why not switch it up a bit and make my #jibarito style burger for you and your guests? 😉 It’s a fun way to add a little flair to a burger and let me tell you, once you have a #plantain as a bun, you’ll never go back. Full recipe is already on the blog via the link in my bio. Happy grilling! 🔥 . . . . #sofritoproject #🍔 #recipeontheblog #burgerrecipe #grillseason #puertoricanfood #foodblogeats #foodphotos #foodwriter #foodblogging #foodculture #latinachef #womenchefs #personalchef #comidarica #buenprovecho #puertoricanblogger #boricuabloggers #kitchenlife #chsfood #chseats — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2I2NTOC

[foodiespr]

Los Jibaritos con un Burger Home Made, queso frito, tapas de tostones y salsa de guayaba. Solo en @laguiraoficial #arecibo . . . #foodie #puertorico #foodgasm #puertoricanfood #caribbean #burger #jibarito #jibaritoburger #foodporn #foodphotography #foodphotographer #delish #delicious #foodiesprapp (at La Güira Restaurant & Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrY2rFGBdR2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qs7n4c3h1b2d

[savetopnow]

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[kellypeloza]

Jibarito Burger

This veggie jibarito burger has tostones (twice-fried green plantains) for buns and is topped with all of the classic fixins! It’s a take on the vegan jibarito, and also happens to be gluten free depending on the veggie burger you use.

<<< [wprm-recipe-jump] >>>

If you’re not familiar with the jibarito, it’s a Chicago sandwich with roots in Puerto Rico. The story has it that it was created by…

[junker-town]

10 ideas for what a ‘Browns VIP experience’ might look like

Spoiler alert: mostly not great!

The Browns are having a contest where fans can win one three “VIP Browns experiences.” Sounds absolutely thrilling for the NFL’s 0-14 team!

Here’s the description for the lucky VIPs:

Enter for a chance to win one of three VIP Cleveland Browns experiences. Prizes include; one gameday experience to the Browns vs. Ravens game on 12/17, one golf outing with three people and a Browns alum, one tour and dining experience at the Browns Training Facility in Berea, OH with one friend.

“Browns VIP experience” doesn’t sound all that great. I mean, how much fun could you possibly have in one. The Browns are looking like a lock to secure an 0-16 season, and have been the NFL’s biggest laughingstock for quite some time now.

So we decided to come up with what a real Browns VIP experience would look like.

Josh McCown, RGIII, Brandon Weeden, and Brock Osweiler all propose to you at the same time on the jumbotron while the Sunday Night Football theme song plays. — Charlotte Wilder

They let you stand on the sidelines to fully experience the boos that rain down from the tens of fans in attendance. You are offered the chance to pick the next Browns quarterback, and you get a coupon for a hot dog and soda. — Caroline Darney

You get dropped off at the Great Lakes Brewery. Six hours later, they pick you up. You have missed Cleveland’s latest 43-15 loss, like a true VIP. — Christian D’Andrea

I went on a Browns VIP experience and woke up three days later behind an Akron Denny’s with divorce paperwork in my hands. I’ve never been married before. — Jim Lohmar

The team gives you two free tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and a coupon for free coffee and breakfast at a local diner. Most of the Hall of Fame is under construction when you go and the coffee is cold and bitter. You get food poisoning from the breakfast. On the way back to your hotel (the cost of which is not included in the experience) you are mugged. It is still a more enjoyable experience than sitting through a single minute of that week’s Browns game. — Whitney McIntosh

The team allows you to make their next bad draft pick. — Harry Lyles Jr.

Tickets to a Cavs game. — Louis Bien

You get to play quarterback for the Browns, and somehow you’re not the worst quarterback they’ve had since 1999 despite never having played a down of professional football before. — Jeanna Thomas

They take you to a room somewhere in the highest reaches of the Browns’ stadium. When you enter, you are greeted with some of the most amazing food you’ve ever enjoyed (White Castle burgers, pasties from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, some Wagyu steak, a jibarito from Chicago’s Humboldt Park, and some Faygo pop). From there you are given a massage by any Browns quarterback you want, and they will be grateful for not being forced to play. Then, just before kickoff, a screen drops down from the ceiling, and you fire up Madden on the Xbox and get to play as the Browns, but with the All-Madden roster. And, for once, they win. As you leave the stadium, fans cheer for you because the game you played was shown on the Jumbotron the entire time, and it was the only time the Browns have ever looked like a real football team. For a keepsake, you’re allowed to take home any Browns quarterback you want, but with the warning that if you ask them to throw something in the garbage they are likely going to miss. — Sam Eggleston

You ever seen the movie The Game? It’s kinda like that. You’re kidnapped in the middle of the night by masked intruders where you’re blindfolded and driven to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Cleveland. You don’t see anything, just hear screams of anguish — they’re fans, and they’re sad. Suddenly the blindfold is pulled off, you’re alone and cold, strapped to a chair. Ice water is thrown on you, not as a punishment, but just so you feel something, anything. It’s a reminder you’re still alive. Sure, your life might be miserable, and you don’t know why you’re being held against your will inside a bombed out cesspool, but at least you’re not dead. The blindfold is put back on. The familiar sting of a needle is in your arm. Now you’re in the back of a van. Suddenly you get dumped roadside on the interstate, drugged, cold, alone and disoriented. You have no ride home. Nobody will pick you up because you look dangerous. You walk home alone, and likely contract pneumonia.

Thank you for enjoying the VIP Browns Experience. — James Dator

[thesofritoproject]

🚨 New recipe alert! 🚨 Transform #plantain into something exciting and fun to make. My #jibarito burger recipe is now live on the blog! Imagine juicy, cheesy burger patties and all the fixings sandwiched between two huge #tostones instead of bread. 🤔 Peep my latest saved #instagramstory for a quick walkthrough of the full burger pic (two posts ago). Link in bio for the full recipe! 🍔 . . . . #sofritoproject #jibarito #burgerheaven #puertoricanfood #puertoricansbelike #recipeshare #blogupdate #foodblogeats #foodblogging #foodphotos #foodwriter #foodculture #latinxcreate #latinafoodblogger #puertoricanblogger #boricuabloggers #browngirlbloggers #privatechef #personalchef #kitchenlife #holycityeats #chsfood #chseats — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Mm5anL

[thesofritoproject]

Been craving a burger something serious so I decided to make one with a pretty solid Puerto Rican twist for dinner tonight: #jibarito all the way. 🇵🇷 Seared #wagyubeef and #groundpork patty, shredded colby and cheddar cheeses, campari tomato, arugula mix, and garlicky #mayoketchup all in between two fried #plantain buns. 😳 Y’all. This is the most amazing one I’ve made yet. Peep my #instagramstories for more! 🍔 . . . . #sofritoproject #jibarito #burgerheaven #puertoricanfood #puertoricansbelike #tostones #foodblogeats #foodblogging #foodphotos #foodwriter #foodculture #latinxcreate #latinablogger #latinafoodblogger #puertoricanblogger #boricuabloggers #browngirlbloggers #privatechef #personalchef #kitchenlife #holycityeats #chsfood #chseats #shotoniphone — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2RnwZ55