in Lebrija There are bars that wake up earlier than the sun. At 5 o’clock in the morning, when there are still people finishing the night and others have already started their engines, sombra hover He raises his blinds as he has done since 1978. … If he is famous in and out of town today, it is not only for his early rise each day; The sandwich “Benjamin” became a ritual. Multi-layered muffins are a local tradition.
Homemade snacks for the little ones in the family
The story goes back to 2007. Alvaro Piñero Second generation bar manager, We have decided to expand our offer and introduce breakfast. At that moment, between the hands and the imagination of his younger brother, Benjamin, a sandwich appeared, combining all of the boy’s favorite ingredients and stacking them “without fear of overflowing.” They tried it and liked it, so it came off the plate again and became the emblem of Sombrajo without looking for it.
Today is A popular breakfast among workers in this area, There are families on weekends and night owls taking a break before bed. In fact, Alvaro says they shipped 500 sandwiches a day.
Sombraho bar muffin 5 layers
5 layers, lebrija muffins, green jar that makes a difference
“Benjamin” is easy to describe, but not so easy to handle. Muffins from Virgen de la Oliva Bakerylightly toasted and serves as a base. 5 layers of ingredients. First, grill the magreta (we call it “suckling pig” here). Fried egg on top. Then slices of tomato, raw onions, and finally slices of serrano ham.
There is also a point in the performance. He came to the table with a knife stuck in the middle, This is almost necessary so that the sandwich doesn’t fall apart the moment you see it. And it’s always accompanied by a small jar of homemade green aioli, a parsley-flavored sauce that guests can use “freely.”
The combination works. It has a harmony of juicy, crunchy, fresh, and voluminous, and most of all, it tastes like a “sandwich for the body”, which is typical of a shop that is open at impossible hours.
“Benjamin” at Sombraho Bar
Variations to suit every taste
Although the classic version predominates, Sombrajo allows for modifications. Cochinito can be replaced with marinated grilled chicken or loin, and can be ordered on many different types of bread, but muffins remain popular.
he price A sandwich with a drink costs around 4.40 euros, and one of the great things about it is that they also have a mini version available for those who want to try it without the full experience.
The bar I woke up early to make
El Sombrajo maintains the essence of when Benito Piñero opened it in the 70s. It’s a humble place to stop, have a little chat, and carry on with your day. From 5 a.m. to noon, there’s less than a minute left. of snack They are the reason for the daily pilgrimage, but so is the atmosphere of the people you pass between the end of the night and the beginning of the day.
Sometimes gastronomic successes are born in the lab. Some were born in the neighborhood bar, in the hands of family members, as a homage to a younger brother who liked to snack without hesitation. This is how “Benjamin” was born. That’s how I remained.
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