Sandwich of the Week
BY RACHEL WHARTON
Cuban Hamburger
The most beloved sandwich at Amor Cubano is the Cuban, not surprisingly. But there's another on the menu worth a sample, and that's the Cuban burger or frita Cubano. Cuban is a cuisine known for its ways with peppers, onions and pork, so, of course, those make their way into these extra flavorful patties. Plus, Latin-American countries like Cuba have a penchant for serving hot dogs and burgers topped with a mountain of extra-thin crispy potato sticks, and that's exactly how Amor delivers its sliders: A simple treat of spicy burger, bun, thick dill pickle and a mountain of toothpick fries. Better still, these tiny bites leave you room for roast pork, silky black beans, addictive empanadas and everything else at Amor Cubano. And should you eat too many, no worries, you can always work up an appetite between courses with the live Latin music. There are shows nearly every night, featuring performances by your servers.
Cuban Hamburger
Makes about 12 burgers
From Amor Cubano, 2018 Third Ave., at 111th St., (212) 996-1220
6 ounces ground pork, crumbled
6 ounces ground beef, crumbled
1 link Spanish chorizo, crumbled
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
1 green pepper, roughly chopped
1 Spanish onion, roughly chopped
Pinch paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces breadcrumbs
1 package soft rolls or slider buns
Thick-cut dill pickles, for garnish
French fried potato sticks
Mince meats together with onion and peppers, then add spices. Form into small patties (about 2 ounces, or the size of a White Castle burger).
Grill over medium heat to taste and serve with pickles and potato sticks, or add your favorite toppings like cheese and onions.