Traditional Spanish Bocadillo Recipe
Bocadillo, also called bocata, is a traditional Spanish sandwich made with Spanish bread, typically a baguette or a similar type of loaf, sliced lengthwise. While there are many variations, the classic bocadillo typically features ingredients such as pickled green (or red) peppers, slices of pork loin, tomatoes, Manchego cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Ingredients
- Baguette – 1
- Prosciutto or Jamon – 6 oz
- Manchego cheese (sliced) – 5 oz
- Garlic Clove – 1
- Roma Tomatoes – 3
- Italian Green Pepper – 1
- Olive oil – 6 tbsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Mojo picon/garlic may – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Begin by taking a small saucepan and adding olive oil to it. On a medium flame, heat it up.
- Now take the peppers and slice them. Add them to the olive oil and fry until they turn crispy and tender.
- Using a paper towel, get rid of the extra oil from the peppers. Now sprinkle a little bit of salt over them and keep them aside.
- Next, place the prosciutto or jamon into the oil and make sure to fry them for no more than 2 minutes.
- Take the baguette, cut it in half, and press the sliced garlic into the baguette.
- Once done, keep in mind to brush some olive oil on each side of the baguette before toasting it over a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Now, it’s time to assemble the bocadillo. First, place the prosciutto or jamon. Then add the peppers and keep in mind to place the cheese on top of the baguette while it’s still warm.
- Next, place the tomato slices and add some salt. Lastly, place the fried peppers on top of the tomato slices.
- To top everything off, add some mojo picón or garlic alioli and close the bocadillo.
- Serve with beer or any other soft drink of your choice, and you're done! Your delicious bocadillo is ready to be eaten!
Nutrition
Calories: 2652kcalCarbohydrates: 190gProtein: 129gFat: 154gSaturated Fat: 53gCholesterol: 268mgSodium: 9467mgFiber: 11gSugar: 27g
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