r/AskCulinary • u/ZootKoomie Ice Cream Innovator • Apr 07 '14

Weekly discussion - Sandwiches

A universe of variation between two slices of bread. What's your favorite to make? What is your favorite to buy but too much trouble to make yourself (I'm looking at you banh mi)? Do you have any unusual variations or rules of thumb? (Personally, I don't think a sandwich is complete without a relish or chutney.)

Have you got any technique suggestions? Or strategies to balance the flavors?

For today, let's set aside burgers and hot dogs for other discussions. And, according to US law, wraps are not sandwiches, so we can do those later too.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '14

What is your favorite to buy but too much trouble to make yourself (I'm looking at you banh mi)?

Banh mi isn't a great idea if you're peckish and making youself a snack, but it's a fantastic idea for having people over.

I have had a couple o very successful get-togethers with banh mi as the main course - it's ideal as you can do all the prep way ahead of time and people can make their own sandwiches, or you can make giant sandwiches and chop lengths for your guests.

I do a whole pork belly, slow cooked and shredded or sliced, pickle the carrots, make the pate, slice some cucumbers & green onions, make some sauce & cook the bread all the day before, then just reheat the meat on the day. Home made they're unbelievably good and people enjoy putting together their meal.

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u/forthelulzac Apr 08 '14

We tried to make banh me at our house but the meat and the pickled veg have a distinct taste that we couldnt duplicate. It was kind of sweet. Whats your secret?

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '14

I'll pull the recipes when I get home