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Sounds easy, but reality says otherwise. How do you build the perfect sandwich? What are the rules for preparing a flawless sandwich? Which bread to choose? What ingredients and in what proportion? The questions are many, but to prepare the perfect sandwich, just follow a few simple tips and apply them and repeat them until you get the best sandwich ever.
Pick the best ingredients
The first rule for the perfect sandwich is the choice of ingredients. When it comes to such simple recipes, what you need to do is focus on the raw materials and choose from only the best. It is important to respect the territory, which is also good for the environment, to respect seasonality and to favour suppliers and producers who generate raw materials naturally and ethically. Only by starting from the best quality ingredients is it possible to obtain the perfect sandwich.
How to slice a sandwich
Sandwiches are a favourite street food, so it must be possible to eat them standing up as well as sitting down at a table. It has to be easy to carry and hold, but above all, it has to be easy to bite into. So forget about 100-layer sandwiches dripping with sauces and with bread that doesn't hold the filling. The bun must be comfortable, first of all. Another rule is to prepare the sandwich and cut it with a sharp knife only after filling it and pressing lightly.
How to fill the sandwich
It's not with what, but how. The perfect sandwich must be filled following the 1:1 ratio between bread and filling. Only with the same weight of the two elements can you get the perfect sandwich. It is also important to always include:
- a sauce
- a cheese
- a protein
- a vegetable
It doesn't matter what type of ingredients you use; it doesn't matter if the sandwich is meat-based or vegan; you have to follow the proportions. And remember: nothing is as good as a freshly filled sandwich. Do it last if possible.
How to pair the flavours
The combination of flavours helps us with oriental cuisine, which bases its culinary culture on balance. For the perfect sandwich it is based on the combination of five fundamental flavours:
- acid
- bitter
- sweet
- spicy
- savory
How to layer
A sandwich is not a simple union of ingredients; once chosen, they must be layered correctly because this too, makes the difference. The best layering of the perfect bun is achieved in the following order:
- bread
- sauce
- main ingredient, which is usually a protein
- cheese or cooked vegetable
- vegetable element usually raw
- sauce
- bread
Sandwich recipes
And now that the sandwich holds no more secrets for you, here are some sandwich recipes that can serve as inspiration.
Below you will find the perfect sandwich explained in an infographic.
