Cuban Frita Burger

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Time: 2 hours 50 minutes | Difficulty: Medium

The Cuban Frita Burger, also known as "Frita Cubana," is a traditional Cuban dish that originated in the capital, Havana. This unique burger consists of a meat patty, usually made from a mixture of pork and beef. The meat is often seasoned with peppers and onions and sometimes mixed with chorizo ​​for an extra flavor kick.

Another distinctive feature of the Cuban Frita Burger is its side of crispy potato sticks placed directly on top of the meat. These add a crunchy texture that perfectly complements the softness of the burger.

The Cuban Frita Burger is often served with ketchup and a special sauce consisting of tomato paste/ketchup and a blend of spices.

TIP: You can save some time by purchasing a bag of frit sticks from a chip shop instead of preparing the potato sticks yourself.

Preparation: 30 min | Cooking: 20 min | Waiting time: 2 hrs.

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

For the Cuban Frita Burger

• 2 Burger Buns

For the potato sticks

• 4 large waxy potatoes

• 1 liter frying oil

• 2 pinches of salt

For the Frita-Sauce

• 240 g ketchup

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• Hot sauce, to taste

For the patties

• 600g ground beef (approx. 40% fat)

• 2 onions

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1.5 tsp garlic powder

• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika

• 1.5 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Hot sauce, as desired

• A little oil for frying

  
  

Preparation in 7 steps

1. Mix the ground beef with onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and paprika powder, cumin, oregano, 2-3 dashes of hot sauce, and salt. Then divide the meat into four equal portions and form into patties.

   
   

2. For topping the burger, dice some onions.

   
   

3. To create the Frita sauce for the burger, mix together ketchup, onion powder, smoked paprika, and hot sauce.

   
   

4. To prepare the potato strips, start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into very thin sticks. Then place them in ice-cold water for about 10 minutes and pat them dry thoroughly.

   
   

5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (convection oven). Brush the burger buns with warm water and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Heat the stovetop to approximately 160°C (320°F) and fry the potato sticks in the hot oil until they turn a light golden color. Drain the potato sticks on paper towels. Then increase the oil temperature to 175-180°C (350-350°F) and fry the sticks again until golden brown. Finally, drain the oil on paper towels and season with salt.

   
   

   CAUTION: Always keep an eye on the hot oil and never leave it unattended on the stovetop. Make sure the hot oil does not come into contact with water!

   
   

6. Now fry the patties in a little oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. After 1.5 minutes, sprinkle one half with diced onion and a few splashes of hot sauce. Flip the patties so the onions are facing down and fry for another 1.5 minutes until done.

   
   

7. Finally, cut the burger buns and generously brush the cut surfaces with Frita sauce. An onion patty is placed on each bottom. A little more hot sauce is added, if desired. The fried potato strips are distributed, and the top half of the burger bun is placed on top.