Empalme (food)

An empalme (Spanish pronunciation: [emˈpalme], literally "junction") is a form of sandwich that is typical in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is commonly served in the Valle de las Salinas, and its origin is believed to be in the municipalities of Salinas Victoria or General Zuazua.

Empalme

Type	Sandwich
Place of origin	Mexico
Region or state	Nuevo León
Serving temperature	Warm
Main ingredients	Tortillas, lard, refried beans and salsa
Cookbook: Empalme

An empalme consists of two maize (corn) tortillas. One tortilla is spread with lard on both sides; refried beans and salsa are placed on top of it; then the second tortilla, again with pork lard, is added above the filling to complete the sandwich. It is then warmed up over a charcoal grill or on a comal.

The salsa used for empalmes is prepared with tomatoes, oregano and chillies. Chorizo, cheese or similar products may also be added.

This dish is similar in form to a stacked enchilada, a dish common in New Mexico.

References

Atractivos Culturales y Turísticos: Estado de Nuevo León (in Spanish)
Tourist highlights of General Zuazua (in Spanish)

Mexican cuisine
List of Mexican dishes
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Vegetable dishes	Borracho beans Calabacitas con elote Chile relleno Chiles en escabeche Chiles en nogada Chipotle Elote Esquites Frijoles charros Frijoles negros Frijoles Puercos Guasanas Nopal asado Rajas con crema Refried beans Romeritos
Poultry dishes	Arroz con pollo Chicken feet Escabeche oriental Mole poblano Pollo motuleño Tinga de pollo Tlatonile
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Antojitos of corn dough	Cazuelita Chalupa Chilaquiles Chimichanga Chochoyote Corn tortilla Corunda Doblada Duros Empalme Enchilada Gordita Guajolota Huarache Molote Nachos Panucho Papadzules Piedra Quesadilla Salbute Sope or Memela Taco Tamale Taquito Tlacoyo Tlayuda Tostada Totopo
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