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Pan con Relleno

A traditional Peruvian sandwich filled with savory blood sausage, golden fried sweet potato rounds, and crisp salsa criolla.

30 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb blood sausage, sliced thick
  • 1 large sweet potato, sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 crusty bread rolls, halved
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1 medium thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry 1 large sliced sweet potato until golden and tender, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, cook 1 lb sliced thick blood sausage over medium heat until crisp on the outside and internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 4 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Layer fried sweet potato and cooked blood sausage inside 4 halved crusty bread rolls, top with onion salad, and serve.

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Questions

What is Pan con Relleno?

A traditional Peruvian sandwich filled with savory blood sausage, golden fried sweet potato rounds, and crisp salsa criolla. This reference files it under Peruvian breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Pan con Relleno reach?

For Pan con Relleno, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Pan con Relleno?

The entry for Pan con Relleno calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How many calories are in Pan con Relleno?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 520 calories, with 18 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pan con Relleno?

Refrigerate what is left of Pan con Relleno within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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