Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexico with this Authentic Pambazos recipe. A delicious combination of chorizo, potatoes, and a zesty guajillo sauce, all stuffed into a warm, crispy roll.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 10 ounces Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa roja or hot sauce
For the Guajillo Sauce:
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 6 telera or bolillo rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Boil potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Cook chorizo in a skillet, add potatoes, and set aside.
- Make the Guajillo Sauce: Boil chiles, blend with garlic, salt, and water. Fry the sauce in oil until fragrant.
- Assemble the Pambazos: Dip rolls in sauce, fry until crisp. Fill with chorizo mixture and top with lettuce, onion, queso fresco, crema, and salsa.
Notes
- Telera rolls can be substituted with bolillos or soft sandwich rolls.
- For a vegetarian option, use sautéed mushrooms or refried beans instead of chorizo.
- The guajillo sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pambazo
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
