Authentic Cemitas Poblanas

Authentic Cemitas Poblanas are a traditional Mexican sandwich hailing from the state of Puebla. Packed with flavors and textures, these sandwiches combine crispy breaded meats, creamy avocado, vibrant herbs, and spiced peppers. Perfect as a hearty main course, this dish brings a taste of Puebla to your table.

Ingredients

🍞 6 semita buns, round golden-brown with sesame seeds
🥩 Several pieces of breaded pork cutlet, Milanesa de Cerdo
🍗 Several pieces of breaded chicken cutlet, Milanesa de Pollo
🧀 Large quantity of shredded Oaxaca cheese, Quesillo
🧅 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
🧀 Several strips of white cheese, Queso Blanco, optional
🥑 3 ripe avocados, sliced
🌿 Fresh Pápalo leaves
🌶️ Rajas en Escabeche, pickled jalapeño strips with carrots and onions
🌶️ Sweet Chipotle Peppers, Chipotles Dulces
🫒 Olive Oil, Brand: Carbonell
🍳 Cooking Oil, Brand: Ilio
🧂 Salt

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• Breaded cutlets: Ensure that the pork and chicken cutlets are fully breaded.
• Cheeses: Shred the Oaxaca cheese and slice the white cheese into strips if using.
• Veggies: Slice the onion into thin rings and avocados into slices. Wash and drain the pápalo leaves.
• Peppers: Have the rajas en escabeche and sweet chipotle peppers ready.

2- Fry the Cutlets:

• Heat a large stainless steel frying pan over medium heat on a gas stove.
• Pour enough Ilio cooking oil into the pan to deep-fry the cutlets.
• Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded milanesas, laying them flat.
• Fry until they are golden brown and cooked through on both sides. Use metal tongs to handle them.
• Drain the fried milanesas on a rack or paper towels.

3- Prepare the Buns:

• While the cutlets are frying, slice each semita bun in half horizontally using a serrated knife.

4- Assemble the Cemitas:

• On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous layer of sliced avocado.
• Add one or more fried milanesas over the avocado.
• Top with a hefty portion of shredded Oaxaca cheese.
• Place a few slices of avocados on top again.
• Add onion rings, pápalo leaves, and a choice of either rajas en escabeche or sweet chipotle peppers.
• Drizzle Carbonell olive oil over the fillings for an added touch of flavor.
• Optionally, add some broth from the chipotles for a flavor boost.
• Cover with the top half of the bun.

5- Serve:

• Serve the cemitas immediately. For ease of consumption, cut each sandwich in half.
• For serving suggestions, pair with a side of pickled cauliflower and carrots.

Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Large stainless steel frying pan, Gas stove, Serrated knife, Metal tongs, Cutting board (preferably blue), Colander/rack for draining

Cooking Tips

• Ensure your hands are clean before starting.
• Use generous amounts of avocado and quesillo as they are traditional.
• Pápalo is essential for an authentic taste, but if it's not available, fresh cilantro can be a substitute.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by varying the amount of rajas or using sweet chipotle peppers.

#cemitas #mexicanfood #poblano #sandwiches #traditionalflavors #avocado #quesillo #spicy

La Cocina de Queka: https://www.youtube.com/@LaCocinadeQueka

#lacocinadequeka

Authentic Cemitas Poblanas