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Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)
Cuban Sandwich (Cubano) reads umami 5.8, richness 5.5 and salinity 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban main, about 1 hr 18 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.8 · Richness 5.5 · Salinity 4.9 · Sourness 3.6 · Marine & Briny 2.8 · Funk & Ferment 1.8 · Sweetness 1.6 · Nutty 1.6 · Smoke 1.2 · Bitterness 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 1 loaf Cuban bread
- 12 oz roasted pork (mojo marinated), sliced
- 8 oz smoked ham, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
Time & effort: about 1 hr 18 min (28 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 238.3 kcal, 16.9 g protein, 16.3 g fat, 5.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Spread mustard on both cut sides of the bread, then layer ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
- Butter the outside of the bread and press in a sandwich press or under a heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Media Noche Sandwich — Cuban
- Smørrebrød — Scandinavian
- Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartare) — Ethiopian
- Västerbottensostpaj (Västerbotten Cheese Pie) — Swedish
- Tiropita — Greek
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.