The ''cemita'' is a
torta originally from
Puebla, Mexico. Also known as ''cemita poblana'', it derives from the city (and region) of
Puebla.
The word refers to the sandwich as well as to the roll it is typically served on, a bread roll covered with sesame seeds. The bread is made without egg.
Additionally, the ingredients usually are restricted to sliced
avocado
The avocado (''Persea americana'') is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to Americas, the Americas and was first domesticated by Mesoamerica, Mesoamerican tribes more than 5,000 years ago. Pre-Columb ...
, meat, white cheese, onions, the herb
pápalo
''Porophyllum ruderale'' is an herbaceous annual plant whose leaves can be used for seasoning food. The taste has been described as "somewhere between arugula, cilantro and rue". The plant is commonly grown in Mexico and South America for use ...
and
chipotle adobado, or jalapeño.
Name
The
Real Academia Española says ''cemita'' comes from "
acemite" (archaic Spanish for "bran")
which in turn comes from
Aramaic
The Aramaic languages, short Aramaic ( syc, ܐܪܡܝܐ, Arāmāyā; oar, 𐤀𐤓𐤌𐤉𐤀; arc, 𐡀𐡓𐡌𐡉𐡀; tmr, אֲרָמִית), are a language family containing many varieties (languages and dialects) that originated i ...
, 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".
See also
*
Mexican breads
*
Mexican cuisine
*
List of bread rolls
A bread roll is a small, often round loaf of bread served as a meal accompaniment (eaten plain or with butter). A roll can be served and eaten whole or cut transversely and dressed with filling between the two halves. Rolls are also commonly used ...
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List of Mexican dishes
*
List of sandwiches
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References
External links
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Mexican breads
Egg sandwiches
Sweet breads
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