Nationally, Latinos are flexing their growing political muscle. They now make up 11% of the U.S. House, for example. In Pennsylvania, however, Latino voters essentially sat out the last election. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, turnout in the state’s most heavily Latino districts was less than half that of 2020.
Jibaritos are a Puerto Rican-inspired staple in Chicago
Clancy Morgan,Medha Imam,Shirley ChengDec 22, 2020, 21:44 IST
The influence of Puerto Rican cuisine and culture in
Chicago led to the creation of the
jibarito, a delicious fried-plantain sandwich.
It was reportedly created in Chicago by Juan Figueroa at the restaurant Borinquen in 1996.
The jibarito has become a staple at Puerto Rican restaurants across the city, but Jibaritos y Más has gained a reputation for having one of the best jibaritos in Chicago.
Following is a transcript of the
video.
Medha Imam: Fresh plantains fried, smashed, and fried again to crispy perfection topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and thinly sliced marinated steak that melts in your mouth, finished with American cheese and a heaping spoonful of garlic. It s the way this tender steak and fresh ingredients are sandwiched between crunchy plantains that makes the jibarito a legend in Chicago.