You'll Travel Far For These Sandwiches
If you're anything like Joey from Friends, you dream of the next time you get to eat a sandwich. Are you already drooling over the thought of a BLT? Check out what people around the world are stacking between slices of bread.
1. Chip Butty- UK & Ireland
The United Kingdom and Ireland's most epic sandwich is simply perfect and most enjoyable after a few pints. This part of the world is renowned for its irresistible thick-cut chips that are sandwiched between two thick pieces of buttered white bread. It's so simple yet unbelievably satisfying.
2. Tortas- Mexico
Tortas is a popular street food in many parts of Mexico. Thanks to the French influence, the sandwich is created with crusty boulangerie-worthy bread. Tucked inside are tender chunks of pork and the entire is sandwich is drowned in a spicy red sauce.
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3. The Elvis- USA
The Elvis sandwich was, of course, inspired by the legendary rockstar's favorite foods. Made with sliced banana, peanut butter, and strips of bacon, this childish sandwich will take you on a sweet, salty, and savory flavor journey with every bite.
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4. Croque Madame- France
The French upscale a grilled cheese sandwich with their Croque Madame. The divine sandwich is made with thick slices of buttery bread that are toasted with melted cheese, ham, and topped with a fried egg. It should be a signature French brunch sandwich.
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5. Banh Mi- Vietnam
The Banh Mi is Vietnam's best street food and it can be made with various ingredients. Typically, banh mi is created when a baguette is filled with shredded meat like pork or chicken or crispy tofu. Following the protein are pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and mayo.
6. Vada Pav- India
Vada Pav is Mumbai's most popular sandwich and it's simply delicious. It's essentially a potato fritter sandwich made from a deep-fried potato that's soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The fritter is seasoned with spices topped with chutney and sandwiched between two doughy buns.
7. Panuozzo- Italy
Panuozzo is when pizza becomes a sandwich. The Italian delight is made with pizza dough bread that is grilled like a panini. The filling consists of a generous amount of melted cheeses, grilled veggies and salty meats.
8. Falafel- Middle East
When a falafel is cooked to perfection, it has a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. The rich chickpea patties are stuffed into a soft pita with many other ingredients like diced tomatoes, red onions, and leafy greens smothered in a creamy tzatziki sauce or hummus.
9. Muffaletta- USA
Muffaletta originates from Italian settlers in New Orleans and has been popular ever since. The delicious sandwich is made with a gigantic loaf of sesame seed bread that is filled with chopped olives, Genoa salami, ham, and various cheeses like Swiss and provolone.
10. Spatlo- South Africa
A spatlo is an epic hearty sandwich. It's made from a quarter loaf of bread that's hollowed out and stuffed with a generous amount of filling. The inside of the enormous sandwich consists of seasoned potato fries, cheese, bacon, bologna, sausage, fried egg, and spicy green mango sauce.
11. Jibarito- Puerto Rico
This Puerto Rican sandwich uses smashed and fried plantain in the place of bread. It's traditionally filled with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and garlic mayo. It's a sweet and savory sandwich with a variety of delightful textures.
12. Svamptoast- Sweden
This traditional Swedish open-faced sandwich is for the fungi lovers. It's a flavorful sandwich created with wild mushrooms, butter, heavy cream, onions, parsley, and lemon juice. The mushrooms taste heavenly sautéed with onions and heaps of herb butter.
13. Sabich- Israel
Sabich is a fully-loaded vegetarian sandwich you'll find at many street vendors around the country. It's made by stuffing a pita with fried eggplant, Israeli salad, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, tahini sauce, pickled mango, and parsley.
14. Pambazo- Mexico
Pambazo is the name of the bread used to make this glorious sandwich. The vibrant orange bread is the main attraction, made from dough dipped in a spicy pepper-onion-garlic sauce. It's filled with various ingredients like fried potatoes, refried beans, avocado, and chicken or chorizo.
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15. Francesinha- Portugal
This traditional Porto sandwich is quite unique and fabulous. It's toasted sandwich that sits in a tasty puddle of beer-infused tomato sauce. The drenched sandwich is typically filled with variations of mushrooms, chicken, cheese, and vegetables and is often topped with a fried egg.
16. Bocadillo de Tortilla
The traditional sandwich is made with the classic Spanish tortilla, a potato omelette. The eggy spuds nestle between two thick slices of crusty baguette-style bread. Some people like to add condiments like mayo, ketchup, or hot sauce.
17. Cubano- Cuba/ USA
Invented by Cuban immigrants in Florida, a Cubano or "Cuban Sandwich" is a state staple. It's a pressed sandwich made from Cuban bread that's stuffed with roasted ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.
18. Sandwich de Lomo- Argentina
You ought to be hungry to eat an entire sandwich de lomo. It's a behemoth of a steak sandwich made with lomo steak, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, fried egg, mayonnaise, and chimichurri sauce.
19. Arepa Reina Pepiada- Venezuela
The famous Venezuelan sandwich is a meal between bread. It's filling is typically made from smashed avocado, shredded chicken, green peas, lime, coriander, and mayo.
20. Kumru- Turkey
Kumru is made from four carefully crafted ingredients that offer a mouthful of flavor. The circular bread is made from chickpea flour. The classic bread is typically stuffed with a griddled kasar cheese, spicy sausage called sujuk, and juicy ripe tomatoes.
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