Torta de Tamal (Guajolota)

Dive into a beloved staple of Mexican street food with this Torta de Tamal, also known as Guajolota. This dish is a delightful and hearty treat often enjoyed for breakfast or as a filling snack. The recipe involves enveloping a steaming tamal in a crusty bolillo roll and completing it with vibrant green salsa, smooth Mexican crema, and crumbly queso fresco.

Ingredients

🥖 2-4 pieces of Bolillo crusty Mexican rolls
🌽 2 pieces of Green Chicken Tamal Tamal verde de pollo
🌶️ Green Salsa, 3 tablespoons
🥛 Mexican Crema, 2 tablespoons
🧀 Queso Fresco, 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1- Unwrap the Tamales:

• Carefully unwrap the steamed tamales from their corn husks.

2- Prepare the Bolillo:

• Take a bolillo roll and slice it lengthwise to create a pocket, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

3- Assemble the Torta:

• Place one unwrapped tamal inside each opened bolillo roll.

4- Add Salsa:

• Generously spoon green salsa over the tamal inside the bolillo.

5- Drizzle Crema:

• Using a squeeze bottle, drizzle Mexican crema over the green salsa.

6- Finish with Queso Fresco:

• Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the crema.

7- Serve:

• Close the bolillo roll to form a complete sandwich. Serve immediately for optimum enjoyment.

Prep Time: 2-3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2-3 minutes
Servings: 2 tortas
Calories: Approx. 500-550 calories per torta
Proteins: 15-20g per torta
Fats: 25-30g per torta
Carbohydrates: 50-60g per torta
Equipment: Cutting board, Small bowls, Spoon, Small plate, Squeeze bottle

Cooking Tips

• To save time, use pre-prepared tamales and salsa. This ensures a quick and easy assembly.
• Best enjoyed with a warm drink like atole or coffee.

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Torta de Tamal (Guajolota)