cuban hamburger (frita cubana)

How To Make cuban hamburger (frita cubana)

• 1

  To make the sliders place the olive oil and garlic in a sauté pan set over medium-high heat.
• 2

  When the garlic begins to sizzle (about 45 seconds), add the onion and sauté until the onion becomes limp and translucent, about 3 minutes
• 3

  Add both paprikas, salt and cumin and stir to combine.
• 4

  Place the onion and garlic mixture, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender and puree until smooth.
• 5

  Place the beef and pork in a medium bowl and pour the puree over the meat. Using your hands, work the puree into the meat until well mixed.
• 6

  Allow the meat mixture to rest in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• 7

  Roll about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture into a ball and lightly flatten into a patty about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
• 8

  To make the potato sticks, line a dish with paper towels and set aside.
• 9

  Pour 2 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Place the pot over high heat and wait for the oil to reach 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer
• 10

  If you don’t have a deep-fry thermometer, you can test the oil temperature by dropping a couple of potato sticks in the oil—if bubbles rise up around the potatoes, it’s ready.
• 11

  Sprinkle a small amount (about a four-finger pinch) of the potato sticks into the hot oil Small batches keep the potatoes from forming into one large mass.
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  When the potatoes cook to a golden brown color, in about 2 minutes, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on the paper towel–lined dish to drain
• 13

  Immediately season with salt. Repeat with the remaining potato sticks until all are cooked, drained, and salted.
• 14

  Some of the potato sticks will have stuck together. When they have cooled, gently break apart.
• 15

  To assemble the sliders layer a mound of potato sticks on the bottom bun, place a patty over it, then top with another mound of potato sticks and the other half of the bun. Serve.
• 16

  Note: You can substitute store bought potato sticks for the homemade ones and you can grill the burgers.
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