Pambazo Mexicano Recipes

MEXICAN PAMBAZOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes, about 1 inch in size.
• Carefully transfer the potatoes into a sauce pan and cook in salted boiling water over medium heat. Don't cook the potatoes all the way, we want them slightly under cooked and with a bite to them, (about 6-7 minutes). Remove from the heat, drain and run through cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the water once again and set aside for later use.
• Devein and toast the guajillos over low heat. Turn continuously to prevent them from burning (see notes below). Once fragrant and toasted on both sides, remove from the heat and rinse them. Place in a container and pour in hot water to rehydrate and soften them, (about 5 minutes).
• Meanwhile, cook the chorizo over medium high heat in a large pan, (about 5-6 minutes). Remove from the pan and add the potatoes. Brown in the fat left behind by the chorizo (see notes below). During this time they will finish cooking. Right before the potatoes are done, lower to medium heat, add the diced onion and garlic, let them slightly soften. Incorporate the chorizo, mix everything well. Allow the chorizo to reheat. Remove from the heat.
• Place the softened guajillos with the soaking water, garlic, oregano and salt into a blender. Process until everything is completely broken down and smooth. Strain if needed, pour in a bowl.
• Heat a large pan, add 2 TBSP of olive oil. Place the closed bolillo bread in the sauce and coat the entire outside, top and bottom. If easier, you can brush it on. Then place the closed bread in the hot oil. Slightly fry the side touching the oil, about one minute. Turn so the other side does the same. Remove from the heat and repeat the same steps with the rest of the bread.
• To serve, open the bread and place the chorizo with potatoes inside. Top it with the shredded ice berg lettuce, Mexican style cream, crumbled queso fresco and salsa. You could also add pickled jalapeños and avocado slices. Close the bread and enjoy!

PAMBAZO MEXICANO

Steps:

• Place the diced potatoes in a saucepan with hot water and cook over medium-high heat. It will take about 10-12 minutes for the potatoes to be cooked.
• Place the guajillo peppers in a bowl with hot water to soften while the potatoes are cooking.
• In the meantime, cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat. It will be ready in about 8 minutes.
• By this time the potatoes should be ready, so remove them from heat and drain. Next, stir them into the skillet with the chorizo, and keep cooking for three minutes. This is just enough time to allow the flavors to blend and the potatoes to get a little more tender. Set aside.
• Place guajillo peppers, 1 cup of soaking water, garlic clove, oregano, and peppercorns into a blender. Process until you have a smooth sauce. Strain and place in a bowl.
• Heat a griddle and add a 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Place the sliced rolls upside down and brush their tops all over with the Guajillo salsa. Flip the rolls so the tops get a little warm and crispy. This step will be about a minute per side. Repeat the process with the rest of the rolls, adding oil to the skillet as needed.
• To assemble the Pambazo, place some chorizo and potatoes on each toasted roll, then top with the shredded lettuce, cream, and cheese. Serve with a hot salsa or pickled jalapeños. Enjoy!

MEXICAN PAMBAZO MY WAY

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, vinegar, and salt in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Boil the potatoes and carrots just until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and dice them.
• Cut rolls lengthwise and hollow out, removing some of the bread in the center of the rolls with your fingers. Lay the rolls in the sauce with the outsides down. These should look like little boats floating in the sauce.
• Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the sauce-soaked roll halves in batches until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Fill the bottoms of the fried rolls with the meat filling, then lettuce, cheese, and avocado slices. Spread sour cream on the undersides of the tops of the rolls. Place the tops on the rolls and serve.