Torta
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A torta is a Mexican sandwich, more traditional than the Burrito, served on an oblong 6-8 inch firm, white sandwich roll. The word means "cake" in Spanish since this is a type of meat cake. Common ingredients include, but are not limited to:
- Carne asada: (marinated steak)
- Carnitas:: (fried tender pork)
- Choriqueso:: (Chorizo with cheese)
- Cubana:: ("Cuban". Called this way in Mexico, although its actual relation to Cuba remains doubtful. It varies a lot from one establishment to another, but it is usually a combination of at least three ingredients such as ham, cheese, pork, and sausage)
- Ham and cheese: pork ham and melted cheese
- Cochinita pibil: (pork loin in orange sauce)
- Al pastor: (marinated pork)
- Milanesa: (breaded steak)
- Carne deshebrada:: (shredded beef)
- Chile relleno: (cheese-stuffed Anaheim or poblano green pepper fried in egg batter)
- Alambre: (steak, bacon, onion, pepper and cheese)
Garnishes such as mayonnaise, avocado, lettuce, jalapeño, tomato, and cheese feature in various incarnations of the sandwich. The dish is available throughout Mexico and the American Southwest. This dish should not to be confused with a Spanish egg torta, a popular omelette-like dish.
