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Cemita (bread of Puebla, México)

Traditional dish from Mexico

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About Cemita (bread of Puebla, México)

bread from Puebla City, in México

The cemita is a sandwich originally from Puebla, Mexico. Also known as cemita poblana, it derives from the city 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. Additionally, the ingredients usually are restricted to sliced avocado, meat, Oaxaca cheese, onions, the herb pápalo and chipotle adobado, or jalapeño.

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✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Mexico
Traditional Mexico cuisine

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