Cemita poblana

Mexico · Latin America

Short description: This street sandwich uses a round sesame roll with generous layers of meat, cheese, avocado, herbs, and chile.
Ingredients: Sesame roll filled with meat, stringy cheese, avocado, papalo, onion, and smoky chile.
Cultural note: Associated with market stalls and sandwich counters in a central highland city, it is built for a substantial handheld meal.
Common misconception: The roll is not a generic hamburger bun; the sesame bread and herb-and-cheese layers are central to the dish.

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