Medianoche Sandwich
Havana — Mother recipe · en it
The Medianoche Sandwich is a Cuban classic, a rich and delicious sandwich often enjoyed as breakfast.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 2 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g of bacon
- 100g of ham
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of toasted bread
- 80g of cheddar cheese
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped cucumbers
- 1 basil leaf
- oil and salt to taste
Method
- Fry the eggs in a pan with a bit of oil and salt.
- Fry the bacon and ham in another pan.
- Prepare a sauce with the oil, chopped onion, and chopped cucumbers.
- Assemble the sandwich with the toasted bread, bacon, egg, cheese, sauce, and ham.
- Add the basil leaf on top and serve immediately.
The story
The Medianoche Sandwich originated in Cuba, likely during the Cuban Revolution period, when sandwiches were a way to combine local ingredients with traditional culinary practices.
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