World Flavors Cookbook

Torta Cubana

The "king" of Mexican sandwiches — a massive telera roll loaded with multiple meats, cheese, and vegetables.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 1 telera or bolillo roll, split and buttered
• Thinly sliced roast pork or pierna
• Sliced ham
• Breaded beef cutlet (milanesa)
• Sliced hot dogs (salchichas)
• Chorizo
• Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella
• Refried beans
• Avocado slices, tomato, onion, and pickled jalapeños

Instructions

1. Heat the meats on a griddle. Melt the cheese over the pork.
2. Spread refried beans on the bottom half of the toasted roll.
3. Layer the meats, cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, and jalapeños.
4. Close the sandwich and press lightly on the griddle for a minute until warm and crispy.
5. Serve warm.