Mexican Torta Sandwich
Ingredients
| 2 Mexican telera rolls (available at Latin markets0 | ||
| 2 eggs, fried to desired doneness | ||
| 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casing and fried | ||
| 4 slices deli ham | ||
| 4 slices ripe avocado | ||
| 4 slices bacon | ||
| 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped | ||
| 4 slices yellow onion | ||
| 4 slices ripe tomato | ||
| 1/2 cup mayonnaise | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| crushed red pepper to taste | ||
| 2 tbs vegetable roll |
The Mexican Torta sandwich is a staple of Mexican food trucks around the country. Sometimes they contain almost anything you can imagine. The key to a great torta sandwich is the telera roll which is a big round roll that is slightly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. These sandwiches are big and require two hands to eat them. Makes 2 sandwiches.
- In a saute pan fry eggs to desired doneness.
- Remove eggs and set aside.
- Add the bacon to the same saute pan and cook until slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add ham slices to the same saute pan and saute for 1 minute on each side. Set aside
- Add chorizo to pan and fry until done.
- To assemble sandwich, slightly toast the rolls.
- Dress the rolls with mayonnaise on both sides.
- To the rolls add the ham, bacon,
- Divide the chorizo in half and add to each sandwich.
- Top each sandwich with 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of onion.
- Top the tomato and onion slices with some cilantro and several slices of avocado.
- Top each sandwich with remaining roll and serve.
- Note: You may use your imagination when making these sandwiches. They take well to virtually any ingredient that you may desire.
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