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| Alternative names | Cemita poblana |
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| Type | Bread roll or sandwich |
| Place of origin | Mexico |
| Region or state | Puebla |
The cemita is a sandwich originally from Puebla, Mexico. Also known as cemita poblana, it derives from the city (and region) of Puebla.12 The word refers to the sandwich as well as to the roll it is typically served on, a bread roll covered with sesame seeds.3 Additionally, the ingredients usually are restricted to sliced avocado, meat, Oaxaca cheese, the herb pápalo and chipotle adobado, or jalapeño.1
Name
The Real Academia Española4 says cemita comes from "acemite" (archaic Spanish for "bran")5 which in turn comes from Aramaic, and is related to Greek σεμίδαλις (semídalis) ("semolina").
Reception
The Daily Meal reviewed the cemita, saying "there are numerous variations, but it's always a delicious mouthful" in their article "12 Life-Changing Sandwiches You've Never Heard Of".6
See also
See also
References
References
- Lubow, Arthur (20 November 2005). "Bread and Chocolate". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- Zaslavsky, Nancy (1997). A Cook's Tour of Mexico: Authentic Recipes from the Country's Best Open-Air Markets, City Fondas, and Home Kitchens. Macmillan. p. 154. ISBN 9780312166083. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- Gold, Jonathan (2000). Counter Intelligence: Where to Eat in the Real Los Angeles. Macmillan. p. 51. ISBN 9780312267230. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
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- Dan Myers (27 February 2015). "12 Life-Changing Sandwiches You've Never Heard Of". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 2015-03-03.