Description
Pambazo is a traditional Mexican sandwich made with soft bread dipped in a flavorful guajillo pepper sauce, then filled with chorizo, potatoes, and topped with fresh garnishes. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with bold, savory flavors. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 dried guajillo chilies, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 small onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Filling:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 oz Mexican chorizo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Sandwich:
- 4 pambazo bread rolls or bolillo rolls
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Guajillo Sauce
- Soak the dried guajillo chilies in hot water for 10 minutes until soft.
- Blend the chilies with garlic, onion, salt, and 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, then strain and cook the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Filling
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned.
- Add the boiled potatoes, mix well, and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Assemble the Pambazos
- Slice each pambazo roll in half. Dip both sides into the guajillo sauce until coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated bread for about 2 minutes per side until slightly crispy.
- Fill each sandwich with the chorizo-potato mixture.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
- Top each pambazo with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, Mexican crema, and diced onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of guajillo chilies.
- Substitute bolillo or telera bread if you can’t find pambazo rolls.
- Serve with a side of salsa or pickled jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~450 kcal
- Calories: 2g
- Sugar: 850mg
- Sodium: 25g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mexican pambazo, pambazo sandwich, chorizo pambazo, guajillo sauce sandwich