The day we appreciate our mouth-watering sandwich. November 3rd is the day we rejoice and happily celebrate National Sandwich Day. Sandwich is one of the best food to be packed and shared around with your loved ones.
Often enjoyed during dinnertime and lunchtime, the delicious taste of sandwich that matches the beautiful visuals can blow you away and the savoury, dripping sauces are making the already perfect sandwich even more divine.
The fillings are of any greens and even meat. The mixtures can be prepared in different styles of cooking. The meat can be grilled, roasted, broiled, deep-fried or shallow-fried. The fillings can be sauced with different spices and sauces like ranch, mustard, mayonnaise, cheese, thousand islands and ketchup.
With your preferences and styles of your favourite sandwich, be prepared to appreciate and celebrate the glory sandwich. A sandwich is best enjoyed with your loved ones with the warmth feeling derived from the warm chicken sandwich.
History of Sandwich
The sandwich is named after the inventor of the sandwich; Earl of Sandwich. The concept of placing fillings between two slices of bread has existed since the 18th century in Europe. It was a dish mainly enjoyed by the nobles and aristocrats over night-drinking and during special occasions.
In the 19th century, people of different classes started to rise and enjoy what the upper-classes were having during mealtime. In 1850, there were more than 70 street vendors selling sandwiches on the street of London. People began to invent various recipes of the sandwich with different fillings and condiments. Today, the sandwich has become a dish that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of social standing.
Types of Sandwich
The main concept of a sandwich is where the fillings are placed in the middle of two buns. Although there are various types of sandwich which are named after their fillings, there are two dominant types of sandwiches:
1. Seeded bun sandwich
Seeded bun sandwich, also known as a hamburger, is a type of sandwich where the fillings are placed in between two seeded buns with desirable greens and condiments. Below are some examples of hamburger sandwiches:
- Fajita Sandwich
Fajita sandwich is a sandwich with a Mexican influence that comes with warm slices of beef or chicken as the fillings in the middle of footlong buns. Fajita Sandwich can be ordered from Pappa Sandwich and they serve various types of sandwiches with flavorful sauces and fillings.
- Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Steak and Cheese sandwich is the best sandwich with juicy steak filling with cheesy taste. You can order a Steak and Cheese sandwich from one of the largest fast-food chains in Malaysia; Subway. Subway serves different types of sandwiches with a variety of fillings, and you can even choose your preferred buns for your sandwich.
2. White bread sandwich
White bread sandwich usually uses shredded fillings and greens to go with the bread. The soft and fluffy bread complements the savoury fillings, perfect for a quick bite.
Below are some of the examples of white bread sandwiches that most of us have grown to like.
- Toasted Omelette Sandwich
Toasted omelette sandwich is the best sandwich out there for the sandwich lover. The omelette melts in your mouth with cheese sauce to kick-start your day. Toasted Omelette Sandwich can be ordered from Tedboy Bakery. Tedboy Bakery serves a lot of mouth-watering sandwich and desserts.
- Tuna and Egg Sandwich
If you are craving for a classic sandwich. You should go for tuna and egg sandwich that gives off the feeling of living in the countryside. Tuna and egg sandwich can be ordered from O’Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe (Holiday Inn Express). This restaurant serves the best out of the best sandwich in town.
How to Observe National Sandwich Day
During this auspicious day, it is only right that you should try making your sandwiches. There is a lot of recipes that you can find for different kinds of sandwiches and if you feel like eating fish, below is a recipe of fish sandwich.
Ingredients:
- One tsp salt and pepper
- One cut of fish
- One tbsp of baking powder
- All-purpose flour
- lettuce
- tomato
- two slices of bread
Preparations:
- Preheat the pan to 350 degrees with half-full oil.
- Make a batter to mix with the fish fillet.
- Mix in baking powder, all-purpose flour and salt and pepper.
- Stir the mixture and then put the fish fillet inside the broth to flavour the fish.
- Fry the coated fillet until it turns into golden brown.
- Put the fried fish on top one of the pieces of bread and sauce the fried fish with ketchup and topped it with cheese or any desired condiments.
- Put the lettuce on top of the fillet to be enjoyed healthily with some sprinkled pepper to enjoy the perfect taste.
- Put the last bread on top of the fillet for the finishing touch.
Now, the healthy fish sandwich can be enjoyed and shared with everyone around you. Happy National Sandwich Day! Visit foodpanda to know more about various dishes and food events and holidays.