Authentic Torta Ahogada

Name: Authentic Torta Ahogada
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
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A staple from the Mexican city of Guadalajara, torta ahogada is a sandwich of sorts prepared by filling a salted and crunchy birote roll with pork carnitas and dunking it in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Praised as a hangover cure, this authentic torta ahogada recipe is topped with onion, avocado, and a spicy chile de árbol salsa for an explosion of flavors that will delight any palate.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 31-07-2018

Preparation

20 mins

25 mins

Low

For the chile de árbol salsa: In a small pot over high heat, heat water and cook chiles until tender. Drain and set aside. In a blender, combine chiles, garlic, sesame seeds, vinegar, cumin, marjoram, and salt and blend to a sauce. Set aside. For the tomato sauce: In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, clove, garlic, oregano, bay leaf, cumin, and salt and blend until smooth. Set aside. In a small pot over medium heat, cook tomato sauce for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside. On a chopping board, spread refried beans on the birote rolls and stuff with carnitas. Spoon tomato sauce over the authentic torta ahogada and top with chile de árbol salsa, red onion, and avocado.