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Guacamaya: A Spicy Mexican Torta

Guacamaya: A Spicy Mexican Torta

Recipe Author : David Taylor
Guacamaya is a delicious and spicy Mexican sandwich that originates from León, Guanajuato. It is made by filling a crisp and airy bolillo roll with crunchy chicharrón pork rinds and complemented by smooth avocado, fiery salsa, tangy lime juice, and a dash of salt. In León, you can often find these scrumptious tortas being sold from guacamaya carts, unique tricycles fitted with glass cases holding all the ingredients required to construct these spicy sandwiches.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons:
  • Citrus Juicer (optional, for lemon juice)
  • Spoon (for mixing)

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich:

  • 6 oz Dried Pork Rinds cut into pieces
  • 4 Bolillo Rolls split in half

For the Pico de Gallo:

  • 2 Tomatoes cubed
  • ½ Onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup Coriander Leaves chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

For the Spicy Sauce:

  • 2 Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Dried Chiles de Arbol roasted
  • 1 Clove garlic
  • ¼ cup Water
  • Salt to taste

Additional Ingredients:

Instructions
 

Prepare Pico de Gallo:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, and coriander leaves in a bowl.
    2 Tomatoes, ½ Onion, ½ cup Coriander Leaves
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
    Salt, Black Pepper

Prepare Spicy Sauce:

  • In a blender, pulse tomatoes, roasted chiles de arbol, garlic, and water until well combined.
    2 Tomatoes, ½ cup Dried Chiles de Arbol, 1 Clove garlic, ¼ cup Water, Salt
  • Season with salt to taste.
    Salt

Prepare Guacamaya Sandwich:

  • Remove the crumb from each bolillo roll to create a hollow space.
    4 Bolillo Rolls
  • Arrange pork rinds inside the hollowed rolls.
    6 oz Dried Pork Rinds
  • Add prepared pico de gallo and spicy sauce according to your preference.
  • Finish with slices of avocado, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of salt to taste.
    1 Avocado, 2 Lemons

Serving Suggestion:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy the crunchy, spicy, and flavorful delight of Guacamaya!

Notes

Adjust the amount of spicy sauce according to your heat preference, and feel free to customize the toppings according to your taste buds.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 990mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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