We've even seen stuffed versions ... tostones (savory twice-fried green plantains), and freshly sliced avocados. Honestly, any good Puerto Rican Thanksgiving side dish will work.

Chicago Empanada Mama is an upscale, casual dining Puerto Rican restaurant where ... offers as well as break down the recipe to her stuffed plantains. Fill a pot with water and set it to boil.

It's the way this tender steak and fresh ingredients are sandwiched between crunchy plantains that makes the jibarito a legend in Chicago. Medha: The jibarito is a Puerto Rican-inspired sandwich ...