Ingredients
For the Chipotle Mayonnaise:
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2 chipotle en adobo chiles, stems and seeds removed
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons chopped onion
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1 cup mayonnaise
For the Tortas:
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4 slices yellow cheese, such as cheddar
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4 slices cooked ham
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1 4-ounce can sliced pickled jalapenos
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4 bolillo rolls, or substitute French rolls
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Sliced tomatoes
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Thinly sliced onions
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Shredded lettuce
Instructions
To make the mayonnaise: Place the chipotles, lime juice and onion in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Put the mayonnaise into a bowl and stir in the chile mixture. Allow the mayonnaise to sit for an hour or more to blend the flavors.
To assemble, split the rolls lengthwise and hollow out some of the bottom of the roll. Spread the mayonnaise on the top and layer the remaining ingredients on the bottom, cover with the top and serve.
Servings |
4 |
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Tortas are sandwiches and they are made with Mexican bolillo rolls. Similar to crusty French rolls, they are the most popular bread in Mexico after tortillas. Surprisingly, ham and cheese is a common torta combination although almost anything can be used as a filling, including beans. I’ve taken some liberties with the mayonnaise by adding chipotles, but it tastes so good with any number of fillings, I had to include it.
IngredientsFor the Chipotle Mayonnaise:
For the Tortas:
InstructionsTo make the mayonnaise: Place the chipotles, lime juice and onion in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Put the mayonnaise into a bowl and stir in the chile mixture. Allow the mayonnaise to sit for an hour or more to blend the flavors. To assemble, split the rolls lengthwise and hollow out some of the bottom of the roll. Spread the mayonnaise on the top and layer the remaining ingredients on the bottom, cover with the top and serve.
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