| Cemita | |
| Alternate Name: | Cemita poblana |
| Country: | Mexico |
| Region: | Puebla |
| Type: | Bread roll or sandwich |
The cemita is a sandwich originally from Puebla, Mexico. Also known as cemita poblana, it derives from the city (and region) of Puebla.[1] The word refers to the sandwich as well as to the roll it is typically served on, a bread roll covered with sesame seeds.[2] Additionally, the ingredients usually are restricted to sliced avocado, meat, Oaxaca cheese, onions, the herb pápalo and chipotle adobado, or jalapeño.[3]
The Real Academia Española[4] says cemita comes from "acemite" (archaic Spanish for "bran")[5] which in turn comes from Aramaic, and is related to Greek σεμίδαλις (semídalis) ("semolina").
The Daily Meal reviewed the cemita, saying "there are numerous variations, but it's always a delicious mouthful" in their article "12 Life-Changing Sandwiches You've Never Heard Of".[6]