Medianoche
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Medianoche

10m
Prépa
10m
Cuisson
2
Portions
Facile
Difficulté

Sandwich cubain pressé sur pain brioché, au porc rôti, jambon, emmental, cornichons et moutarde.

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Portions

2portions

Ingrédients

Nutrition

calories690
protein44g
carbs44g
fat37g
fiber2g

Par portion

Étapes

Open the bread

Open the bread

Split the bread rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through, then spread both cut sides of each roll with the mustard.

  • 2 bread rolls
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
Layer the fillings

Layer the fillings

On the bottom half of each roll, layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickle slices, then close the sandwiches with the top halves.

  • 150 g roast pork
  • 100 g ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 pickle slices

✅ C'est prêt quand : fillings are evenly layered and the sandwich holds together when closed

Butter the outside

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Press

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Serve

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History & Culture

The Story Behind the Dish

📍 Havana📅 Early 20th century🥪 CU

The medianoche ('midnight') got its name because it was the snack of choice in Havana's nightclubs and theatres after shows. It has the same fillings as the Cuban sandwich but uses a softer, sweeter egg bread.

Today it's sold in every Cuban café in Miami, often smaller than a Cubano.

⭐ Why It's Famous

Sweet bread, salty meats and melted cheese: it's the perfect late-night bite.

💡 Fun Fact

Pan de medianoche is similar to Jewish challah, and some bakers in Miami use challah as a substitute.

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Havana

23.11°N, -82.37°W