
Pambazo Recipe
Indulge in our Pambazo, a delightful Mexican sandwich featuring a soft bolillo bread soaked in a rich red guajillo sauce. Stuffed with hearty potatoes and chorizo, it’s topped with fresh lettuce, creamy sour cream, and crumbled cheese for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Served warm, every bite is a fiesta of taste you won't want to miss!
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Ingredients
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Pambazo Ingredients
Method
Pambazo Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Cook the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them. Mix into the chorizo mixture. Season with salt to taste.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes. Remove stems and seeds, then blend with a little water until smooth.
- 4
Assemble the Pambazos
Cut the bolillo bread in half. Dip each half in the guajillo sauce, then fill with the chorizo-potato mixture.
- 5
Fry the Pambazos
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry each stuffed bolillo until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Top with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema, and crumbled cheese. Serve hot.





