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Garbanzo Frito Cubano

Cultural Context

Garbanzo Frito Cubano is a beloved Cuban street food, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. This dish highlights the use of garbanzo beans, which are a staple in many Latin American cuisines. Traditionally, these fried chickpeas are seasoned with spices and served with fresh lime and hot sauce, making them a flavorful and satisfying treat. Today, variations can be found across the globe, showcasing the adaptability of this simple yet delicious dish.

CubanCUmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons cooking oil
bacon
onion
red bell pepper
garlic
ham
chorizo
paprika
tomato sauce
sugar
dry wine
cooked chickpeas
salt
black pepper
parsley

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chickpea flour enhances flavor and nutrition.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan and turn the heat to medium.

2

Fry the bacon cut into small pieces until it releases its fat and flavor, then remove it from the pan.

3

Add more oil to the pan and add finely chopped onion and red bell pepper, cooking for about 1 minute until the onion begins to wilt.

4

Add crushed garlic and stir for another minute to avoid burning.

5

Add diced ham and sliced chorizo, cooking for approximately 4 minutes while stirring occasionally.

6

Add paprika, tomato sauce, sugar, and dry wine, mixing well and cooking for about 3 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.

7

Add the cooked chickpeas, salt, black pepper, and half of the parsley and bacon, stirring to combine.

8

Cook for about 5 minutes, checking the salt level and adjusting to taste before turning off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

blendingfrying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

garbanzo beans

Also Known As

Fried ChickpeasChickpeas Fritters

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