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Medianoche

The medianoche, "midnight" in Spanish, is a hot, flattened Cuban sandwich pressed on a griddle. It combines roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on a sweet, golden bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

580 kcal per serving

Protein
37.5 g
Carbohydrates
49.5 g
of which sugars
3.8 g
Fat
24.8 g
of which saturated fat
13.5 g
Fiber
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the rolls in half horizontally and spread mustard on the inside of each half.
  2. Layer the roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles and onion rings on the bottom halves, making sure the fillings are evenly spread.
  3. Close the sandwiches and butter the outside with softened butter.
  4. Heat a heavy pan or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in it and press them down with a spatula or a second heavy pan set on top.
  5. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is crispy.
  6. Cut in half diagonally and serve right away, hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian medianoche. Replace the pork and ham with slices of smoked tofu marinated in soy sauce and paprika.

Using what you have. If you don't have sweet rolls, use a ready-made brioche or milk bread instead.

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