World Flavors Cookbook

Frito Nicaraguense (Fritanga Plate)

The complete Nicaraguan fritanga plate — fried pork, fried cheese, tajadas, gallo pinto, and curtido together on one overflowing plate.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 400g pork chops or ribs
• 4 slices queso frito (fried cheese)
• 2 green plantains, sliced for tajadas
• 200g gallo pinto (rice and beans)
• Oil for frying
• For curtido: cabbage, onion, vinegar, oregano
• Lime and salsa to serve

Instructions

1. Season and fry pork until golden.
2. Fry cheese slices until golden on both sides.
3. Fry plantain slices into tajadas (thin, crispy).
4. Warm gallo pinto.
5. Make curtido: toss cabbage and onion with vinegar and oregano.
6. Assemble everything on one large plate.