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Panes con mortadela

A small split bread roll filled with sliced mortadella, mayonnaise and tomato. It is the most iconic street snack in El Salvador, eaten at any time of day, often with a coffee.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomatoes and onion into thin rounds and tear the lettuce into pieces.
  2. Split the rolls lengthways without cutting all the way through, then spread the inside with mayonnaise.
  3. Fold the mortadella into each roll, then add a few slices of tomato and onion.
  4. Add the lettuce, a pinch of salt and pepper, then close the bread.
  5. Serve straight away, at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Warm the filled rolls for a few minutes under the grill so they become crisp and the cheese melts.

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Original Ecomely recipe.