Cemita

History

The cemita is the signature torta of Puebla, Mexico, built on a domed, sesame-seeded brioche-like roll of the same name. Stacked with crisp milanesa, stringy Oaxaca cheese, avocado and smoky chipotle in adobo, it's richer and more aromatic than a standard torta thanks to a sprig of pápalo.

Ingredients

• Sesame cemita roll
• Breaded beef or chicken milanesa
• Oaxaca cheese
• Avocado
• Chipotles in adobo
• Pápalo or cilantro
• Sliced onion

How to Make

1. 1Bread and fry a thin beef or chicken cutlet until crisp.
2. 2Split the sesame cemita roll and pull out a little crumb.
3. 3Layer avocado, the milanesa and shredded Oaxaca cheese.
4. 4Add sliced onion, chipotles in adobo and pápalo leaves.
5. 5Close, press lightly and serve.

Known for it

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