Midnight Tortas Recipe

Name: Midnight Tortas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large jalapenos; 12 ounces meaty fresh pork belly, sliced 1/4 inch thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 ounces baby spinach; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 4 large Mexican torta or bolillo rolls (crusty, soft white rolls 5 to 6 inches round or ovalshaped), split and toasted; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; Grated cojita cheese, cilantro leaves and sliced tomatoes, for serving

Servings: persons

2 large jalapenos
12 ounces meaty fresh pork belly, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 large Mexican torta or bolillo rolls (crusty, soft white rolls 5 to 6 inches round or ovalshaped), split and toasted
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Grated cojita cheese, cilantro leaves and sliced tomatoes, for serving

1
Roast the jalapenos over a gas flame until charred all over.
2
Transfer the jalapenos to a bowl, cover and let cool.
3
Peel, stem and seed the jalapenos, then cut them lengthwise into thin strips.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, arrange the pork belly slices in a single layer.
5
Season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
6
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat and add the spinach to the pork in the skillet.
7
Season with salt and pepper and stir until the spinach is wilted.
8
Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Using a wide spatula, gently turn the eggs with the pork and spinach, trying not to scramble the eggs.
10
Cook just until the whites are set but the yolks are runny, about 2 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with the lime juice.
12
Spread the mayonnaise on the toasted rolls and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
13
Using a spatula, divide the filling between the rolls.
14
Top with the roasted jalapenos, cotija cheese, cilantro leaves and tomato slices.
15
Close the tortas, cut them in half and serve right away.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large jalapenos, 12 ounces meaty fresh pork belly, sliced 1/4 inch thick, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 5 ounces baby spinach, and more.

Yes, Midnight Tortas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Midnight Tortas

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