Tajadas with Queso de Freír

Tajadas con Queso Frito is a Nicaraguan street food made with thin, crunchy slices of fried green plantains, topped with crispy Queso de Freír and fresh coleslaw. It’s often served as a snack or light meal and is especially popular at fairs, markets, and family gatherings. Some variations add a splash of vinegar or a hint of crema for extra richness. Try them with our Tropical Crema Centroamericana!

Eat Tajadas con Queso Frito with your hands or a fork; it’s a comfort food! Simple, satisfying, and full of authentic Central American flavor.

Ingredients

• 3 green plantains
• 16 oz. Queso de Freir, sliced
• Coleslaw
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

1. Peel and slice the green plantain into thin, vertical strips.
2. Cut Queso de Freir into slices.
3. In a pan with vegetable oil, first fry the plantain strips until golden at medium-high heat. When done, remove it onto a paper towel-lined plate and lightly salt it.
4. Then, fry the slices of Queso de Freir for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
5. Place the fried plantain chips on a plate and the fried Queso de Freir slices over them. Top with a spoonful of coleslaw.