Pambazos

Pambazos

Pambazos are a flavorful Mexican dish featuring a sandwich coated with a mild spicy guajillo sauce and stuffed with Mexican chorizo and potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 6 teleras or bolillo bread

    halved, read notes

  • 1 cup queso fresco

    crumbled

  • ½ cup red onions

    sliced

  • 1 ½ cup lettuce

    shredded

  • ½ cup Mexican crema

    or sour cream

  • oil for frying
  • your favorite Mexican salsa

    read notes

  • 6 guajillo peppers

    steams, seeds and veins removed

  • 1 garlic clove

    peeled

  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Mexican chorizo sausages

    casing removed

  • 2 ½ cups potatoes

    peeled and diced

  • 2 Tbsp oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Place guajillo peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a non-sticking pan or comal, heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Place bread in a serving plate. Add first the potato filling in the bottom piece.

Pambazos

Pambazos

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About this Recipe

Craving a taste of authentic Mexican street food with a homemade touch? Pambazos deliver a unique and incredibly satisfying experience, featuring a mild spicy guajillo sauce-coated sandwich bursting with savory goodness.

Why This Mexican Sandwich Shines

What makes a Pambazo truly special is its ingenious preparation. Unlike typical sandwiches, the bread is dipped in a vibrant guajillo pepper sauce before being pan-fried, creating an exterior that's both slightly crispy and deeply flavorful. This mild spicy coating perfectly complements the rich, hearty filling of Mexican chorizo and tender potatoes, ensuring every bite is an adventure.

What you'll experience is a symphony of textures and tastes. The exterior of the teleras or bolillo bread offers a delightful crispness, yielding to a soft interior infused with the gentle warmth of guajillo. Inside, the crumbled chorizo provides a delightful spice and richness, balanced by the soft, comforting potatoes. With fresh toppings like crumbled queso fresco, crisp shredded lettuce, bright sliced red onions, and a cooling dollop of Mexican crema, this Pambazo is a complete meal in every bite.

Customization & Variations

While the classic chorizo and potato filling is undeniably delicious, feel free to personalize your Pambazos with the suggested toppings. Elevate the flavor with a drizzle of your favorite Mexican salsa for an extra kick. The beauty of these Mexican sandwiches lies in their balance of simple, yet robust, ingredients. If you prefer, sour cream can be used in place of Mexican crema.

These flavorful Pambazos are perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner. Serve them simply with an extra side of salsa for dipping, allowing the vibrant flavors of the guajillo sauce and the rich filling to take center stage.

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