Authentic Cemita Poblana

Puebla is best known for its beautiful Talavera pottery, but also for its drool-worthy cuisine! This time we will surprise you with this delicious and authentic cemita poblana recipe! Featuring a combination of Oaxaca cheese, avocado, pápalo, and pork milanese, this yummy and authentic Puebla-style Mexican sandwich is about to become part of your top 10 favorite dishes!
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Ingredients
2
Portions
  • 2 pork steaks, pounded 
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 cemita buns, cut in half  
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup papalo
  • 1 avocado, fanned
  • 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped 
  • chipotle chile in adobo sauce
Preparation
10 mins
20 mins
Easy
  • In a bowl, whisk egg with a bit of salt. In another bowl, add breadcrumbs. Dip pork cuttlets in egg mixture and coat them with breadcrumbs.
  • In a skillet, heat oil. Add breaded pork cutlets and fry until crispy. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
  • Split cemitas open along the side with a knife. Top cemita heels with pork milanese, Oaxaca cheese, pápalo, avocado, onion, and chipotle chile in adobo sauce. Place cemita crown on top. Serve authentic cemita poblana.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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