Frita

Frita

== Frita ==

A Frita is a traditional Cuban dish, often considered a variant of the American hamburger. It is typically made with a ground beef patty that is seasoned with spices, and served on a bun with shoestring potatoes, diced onions, and a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

The main ingredient in a Frita is ground beef, although some variations may use ground pork or chorizo. The meat is typically seasoned with a blend of spices, including cumin, paprika, and garlic. The bun is usually a soft, sweet roll, and the toppings include shoestring potatoes, diced onions, and a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Preparation

To prepare a Frita, the ground meat is first mixed with the spices and formed into a patty. The patty is then cooked on a griddle or grill until it is well-done. While the patty is cooking, the bun is toasted and the toppings are prepared. The cooked patty is placed on the toasted bun, and then topped with the shoestring potatoes, diced onions, and sauce.

Variations

There are several variations of the Frita, including the Frita a Caballo, which includes a fried egg on top of the patty, and the Frita de Camarones, which is made with a shrimp patty instead of a beef patty.

See also

• Cuban cuisine
• Hamburger
• Chorizo