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Torta de Milanesa

Torta de Milanesa

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Ingredients
  

Ingredients for a Classic Torta de Milanesa
  • Here’s what you’ll need for two big sandwiches just double or triple if you’re feeding a crowd:
For the meat:
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts or beef steaks, pork cutlets — your choice
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs panko works wonders for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying vegetable or sunflower works well
For the sandwich:
  • 2 bolillos or telera rolls or substitute with crusty baguette halves if you can’t find them
  • ½ cup refried beans warmed
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • A handful of shredded lettuce
  • 2 slices of cheese Oaxaca, mozzarella, or even cheddar
  • Pickled jalapeños optional but recommended
  • Salsa verde or chipotle mayo optional for extra flavour

Method
 

How to Make Torta de Milanesa Step-by-Step
  1. This is the fun part — once you’ve prepped your ingredients, it all comes together pretty quickly.
  2. Pound and season the meat
  3. Place your chicken breasts (or chosen meat) between two sheets of baking paper or clingfilm. Pound them gently with a rolling pin or meat mallet until they’re about 1 cm thick — this ensures quick, even cooking. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Set up your dredging station
  5. Grab three bowls:
  6. Bowl 1: Plain flour
  7. Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
  8. Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs
  9. Dip each piece of meat into the flour first (shake off excess), then the egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs so it’s fully coated.
  10. Fry until golden
  11. Heat about ½ inch of oil in your frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully lay in your breaded cutlets. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  12. Prep the bread and toppings
  13. Slice your bolillos in half lengthways. If you like, toast them lightly for a warm, crunchy base. Spread refried beans on the bottom half, layer with lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices.
  14. Assemble your masterpiece
  15. Place the crispy Milanesa cutlet on top of your veggies, add cheese, jalapeños, and a generous drizzle of salsa verde or chipotle mayo. Cap it with the other half of your roll.
  16. Serve immediately
  17. This is a sandwich that’s best eaten fresh — that first bite of crunchy breaded meat with creamy avocado and spicy salsa is magic.