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Nutritional Values
720kcal
42gProtein
53gCarbs
38gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Truffled Mexican Sandwich
How to order / say it
Say it
Torta Ahogada — [TOR-tah ah-WO-gah-dah]
Order
I'd like the Torta Ahogada, please.
Locally
Me gustaría la Torta Ahogada, por favor.
Say locally
A crusty sandwich soaked in spiced tomato sauce.
Why try it?
This dish is an essential part of Mexican street food culture, particularly in Guadalajara. It effortlessly blends the vibrant play of heat and tang, diving deep into local eating habits and preferences.
How it tastes
This sandwich is savory and juicy, with a fiery touch from its spicy tomato marinade. The bread, absorbing the sauce, is soft yet maintains a delicate crunch.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Torta Ahogada was invented in the early 20th century in Guadalajara. The dish arose from a simple yet accidental drenching of a pork sandwich in a spicy salsa, leading to its iconic status.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 2 pieces bolillo rolls
- 🥩 300 g pork carnitas
- 🥣 200 ml tomato sauce
- 🧂 4 pieces chili de arbol
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🍋 50 ml vinegar
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Prepare the tomato sauce by blending tomatoes with chili, garlic, and vinegar.
- 2 Fill bolillo rolls with pork carnitas.
- 3 Pour the spiced tomato sauce over the stuffed rolls.
- 4 Serve with sliced onions on top.
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