Cuban · main
Media Noche Sandwich
Media Noche Sandwich reads umami 5.2, richness 5.1 and salinity 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban main, about 1 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.2 · Richness 5.1 · Salinity 4.2 · Sourness 3.1 · Marine & Briny 2.6 · Funk & Ferment 1.6 · Nutty 1.6 · Smoke 1.2 · Sweetness 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 4 media noche rolls (sweet egg bread)
- 12 oz roasted pork, sliced
- 8 oz smoked ham, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 dill pickles, sliced
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
Time & effort: about 1 hr 20 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 121.5 kcal, 9 g protein, 9 g fat, 1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Slice the sweet soft roll in half and spread mustard on both sides.
- Layer roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices, then butter the outside.
- Press on a sandwich press or skillet over medium heat until the roll is golden and slightly crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- The sweeter bread distinguishes this from the Cubano.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Cuban Sandwich (Cubano) — Cuban
- Smørrebrød — Scandinavian
- Västerbottensostpaj (Västerbotten Cheese Pie) — Swedish
- Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartare) — Ethiopian
- Haemul Pajeon (해물파전) — Korean
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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.