World Flavors Cookbook

Cemita Poblana

A massive, decadent sandwich from Puebla served on a sesame seed bun, featuring milanesa, Oaxacan cheese, and the unique papalo herb.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 2 cemita buns (sesame seed rolls)
• 2 thin beef or chicken milanesas (breaded cutlets)
• 100g Oaxacan cheese (quesillo), shredded
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Canned chipotle peppers in adobo
• Fresh papalo leaves (or cilantro)
• Sliced tomato and onion

Instructions

1. Fry the milanesas until golden and crispy.
2. Toast the cemita bun lightly.
3. Layer the bottom with milanesa, then a generous amount of shredded Oaxacan cheese.
4. Add avocado, chipotle, papalo leaves, tomato, and onion.
5. Press the top bun down firmly.
6. Serve as a towering, flavorful sandwich.