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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (197g) Recipe makes 1 servings |
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| Calories 430 | ||
| Calories from Fat 111 | (25%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 12.3g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 27% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.9g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 102mg | 34% | |
| Sodium 469mg | 19% | |
| Potassium 420mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.2g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% | |
| Sugars 11.7g | ||
| Protein 38.2g | 76% | |
Elena Ruz Sandwich (Cuban Turkey Sandwich)
By: DiScharf
Oct 13, 2005
This is a strange combination, but trust me, it is very good! The story goes that Elena Ruz, a society young socialite for which the sandwich is named, would stop at this little all-night restaurant, El Carmelo, in Vedado neighborhood in Havana Cuba, after leaving the dance with her group of friends. She asked the waiter if he could fix her this sandwich after she told them how to make it. After that she would always ask for the Elena Ruz Sandwich and to this day that is how the sandwich is known. This recipe has been printed on many of the Cuban Food web sites. It is great for leftover turkey. Update 03/13/2006 you can also use sweet rolls(the kind you use for a media noche). However, the real McCoy is white bread without crusts and lightly toasted and then the cream cheese would be spread, then the turkey and strawberry jelly on the other slice and voila!
SERVES 1 , 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread, toasted & crusts removed
- 4 ounces sliced fresh cooked turkey
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves or jam or strawberry jelly
Directions
1
Spread 1 slice of toasted white bread generously with cream cheese and the other slice with the strawberry preserves.2
Place the turkey slices in the middle, close and ENJOY!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: mandabears
On Apr 10, 2008
i love this sandwich, never made it before but have had it many times in fl. thanks for the recipe so i can make it at home. dh really thought it sounded weird but finally tried it when i made it and loves it too. thanks di.
From: mydesigirl
On Apr 9, 2008
This was a great sandwich! I thought that it sounded weird but weird is good! The flavors all work together wonderfully!! Thanks so much for posting. 
From: Ashley K
On Oct 13, 2005
I love this sandwich! I have also used seedless rasberry jam insted of strawberry jam and it was also very good.
From: Scott1265
On Jul 16, 2007
I made this with an English muffin and it was very tasty. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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