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Riki Taki Sandwich – A Dominican Street Food Classic with a Twist

The Riki Taki Sandwich is an unexpected flavor bomb packed into a toasted ciabatta. This Dominican street food favorite combines seasoned minced beef, marinated vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and sauces into a sandwich that’s far more than the sum of its parts. Despite having no cheese, it delivers a juicy, rich bite thanks to the way the mayo blends with the warm beef. The slightly sweet and tangy notes from ketchup and lemon juice round it all out, creating a unique fusion of flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it’s a must-try for sandwich lovers looking for something bold and different.

Portions: 2 pcs

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Calories: 620 calories

Riki Taki Sandwich – A Dominican Street Food Classic with a Twist
Step 1
Boil the eggs until hard, cool them, and slice. In two separate bowls, marinate shredded lettuce and sliced tomato with a pinch of salt, a splash of white vinegar, and olive oil. Set aside to lightly pickle while you cook.
Step 2
Mix the adobo seasoning in a bowl. Heat a pan with corn oil and brown the beef mince. Once cooked, stir in the lemon juice and around 4 tablespoons of adobo seasoning. Cook further until the beef starts to char slightly and becomes aromatic and well-seasoned.
Step 3
To build the sandwich, slice the ciabatta buns. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half, then add the cooked beef. Layer on the marinated lettuce, tomato slices, and sliced boiled eggs. Spread ketchup on the inside of the top bun and close the sandwich.
Step 4
Toast the whole sandwich in a sandwich press or panini maker until the bread is golden and slightly compressed. Serve hot and enjoy the juicy, spicy-sweet blend in every bite.
Step 5
Bon Appetit!

Ingredients

  • Beef mince 500g
  • Corn oil 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Adobo seasoning 4 tbsp (made with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper)
  • Ciabatta buns 2
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ketchup
  • Lettuce (shredded)
  • Tomato (sliced)
  • Salt
  • White vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Eggs 2 (hard-boiled and sliced)

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