Torta Ahogada

pork carnitas

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: shredded beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while canned are budget-friendly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Smashed peas offer creaminess at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley gives a fresh taste, while green onions are economical.

Prepare the tomato sauce by blending jitomate, garlic, onion, clove, oregano, bay leaf, and cumin with water and vinegar, then simmer to thicken.

Fry the bolillo rolls until golden and crispy.

Assemble the sandwich by placing carnitas and refried beans inside the bolillo rolls.

Pour the tomato sauce generously over the sandwiches until soaked.

Garnish with avocado slices, pickled onions, and oregano.

Cooking Techniques

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