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tortas ahogadas

Cultural Context

Tortas ahogadas are a traditional dish from Guadalajara, Jalisco, known for their unique preparation and flavor. The dish consists of a bolillo roll filled with pork and drenched in a spicy tomato sauce. It reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, combining indigenous and Spanish influences. Often enjoyed as a street food or at family gatherings, tortas ahogadas are a beloved comfort food in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 bolillo rolls
1 lb pork
1 cup onions, diced
2 cups tomatoes, pureed
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beans, cooked

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher and healthier, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

1

Rinse the beans and add them to a pot with water.

2

Boil the beans on medium heat until they start breaking apart.

3

Add salt to the beans and let them boil for 5 more minutes, then turn off the heat and cover them.

4

Slice the onions into half moons and marinate them in lime juice.

5

Squeeze juice from about 12 limes into the onions.

6

Blend the cooked beans with garlic, vinegar, and ground cloves to make a spicy sauce.

7

Prepare the bolillo rolls by slicing them open and filling them with pork and onions.

8

Top the filled rolls with the spicy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

boiledfried

Equipment Needed

potblenderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

drowned sandwiches
Local Name: tortas ahogadas

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