Cemita recipe served on a plate, by Paraiso Restaurant
Jul 14 2026
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Cemita Recipe

Inspired by Paraiso Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

A traditional sandwich from Puebla, Mexico, garnished with avocado and a variety of meats.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Toppings

Condiments

Method

Preparation of Meats

  1. 1

    Cook the Breaded Pork Cutlet

    Flatten the pork cutlet and season with salt and black pepper. Dip in egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs. Fry in a pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a separate pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon. This should take around 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Pulled Chicken

    If using pre-cooked chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh chicken, boil it until fully cooked, about 20 minutes, then shred.

Assembly of the Cemita

  1. 4

    Prepare the Rolls

    Slice the cemita rolls horizontally without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.

  2. 5

    Layer the Meats

    Start by adding the breaded pork cutlet to the bottom half of the roll, followed by a layer of chorizo and then the pulled chicken.

  3. 6

    Add Toppings

    Slice the avocados and layer them on top of the meats. Add shredded queso Oaxaca, pico de gallo, a drizzle of chipotle sauce, fresh cilantro, and lettuce.

  4. 7

    Close the Sandwich

    Close the cemita roll and gently press down to compact the ingredients.

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