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Pambazos

Pambazos are a classic Mexican street food, featuring bread rolls dipped in a guajillo chili sauce, then filled and pan-fried. This recipe creates a savory and slightly spicy sandwich with a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. It's a comforting and hearty meal.

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Kokonaisaika
1 t 15 min
Annoksia
4
Vaikeustaso
Keskitaso

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Pambazos

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

sauce

  • 6 kplguajillo chili, dried, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 kynsigarlic, peeled
  • 1 rklwhite vinegar
  • 0,5 tloregano, dried
  • 0,25 tlcumin, ground
  • 1 tlsalt
  • 0,25 tlblack pepper, ground
  • 1 kuppiwater

filling

  • 2 kplpotato, medium, peeled and diced
  • 200 gchorizo, Mexican, casing removed
  • 0,5 kplonion, small, finely chopped

cooking

  • 2 rkloil, vegetable or canola

base

  • 4 kplflour dusted roll, telera or bolillo style

garnish

  • 1 kuppilettuce, shredded
  • 0,5 kuppisour cream
  • 0,25 kuppicotija cheese, crumbled

Välineet

pot · griddle · large skillet · paper towels · fine-mesh sieve · blender · spatula

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

  1. 1

    Begin by preparing the guajillo chili sauce: place the guajillo chilies in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.

    Noin 5 min

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and let the chilies soak for 15-20 minutes until softened.

    Noin 20 min

  3. 3

    Drain the chilies, reserving a small amount of the soaking water, then transfer them to a blender along with the garlic, white vinegar, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

    Noin 2 min

  4. 4

    Add the fresh water and blend until smooth, adding a little reserved soaking water if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.

    Noin 3 min

  5. 5

    Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any solids, then set aside.

    Noin 3 min

    Kokin vinkki: Press firmly on solids in the sieve to extract maximum flavor.

  6. 6

    Next, prepare the filling: boil the diced potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes, then drain and set aside.

    Noin 15 min

  7. 7

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.

    Noin 7 min

    Kokin vinkki: The chorizo will render its own fat for cooking.

  8. 8

    Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the chorizo and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

    Noin 5 min

  9. 9

    Stir in the cooked potatoes and mash them slightly with the back of a spoon to combine with the chorizo mixture.

    Noin 3 min

  10. 10

    Split the flour dusted rolls horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a pocket.

    Noin 2 min

  11. 11

    Generously fill each roll with the potato and chorizo mixture.

    Noin 3 min

  12. 12

    Dip each filled roll into the guajillo chili sauce, ensuring both sides are fully coated.

    Noin 2 min

    Kokin vinkki: Don't soak them too long, just a quick dip.

  13. 13

    Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

    Noin 1 min

  14. 14

    Place the dipped rolls in the hot oil and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.

    Noin 8 min

    Kokin vinkki: Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.

  15. 15

    Remove the pambazos from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

    Noin 1 min

  16. 16

    Serve immediately, garnished with shredded lettuce, a drizzle of sour cream, and crumbled cotija cheese.

    Noin 1 min

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

Store leftover pambazos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Uudelleenlämmitys

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat until warmed through and crispy.

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