Sāndevich-e Kālbās
The idea of replacing a more boring green like lettuce in a sandwich with a collection of herbs is exciting! In such a lineup of big flavors, the nominal star of the show, the Kalbas, is almost an afterthought, but it works.
The idea of replacing a more boring green like lettuce in a sandwich with a collection of herbs is exciting! In such a lineup of big flavors, the nominal star of the show, the Kalbas, is almost an afterthought, but it works.
Chicago has a reputation for overloading its hot dogs, dragging them through the garden as the saying goes, but Chile has us beat by miles.
The tomato and basil combination is a classic for a reason, the sweetness of the basil and the fruitiness of the olive oil bringing out the sweeter character of a plum tomato the way they do.
These tomato slices are bursting with sweet juice that, complemented by mayonnaise and amplified by the salt and fresh black pepper, boosts the savory profile of the tomato flesh.
It was so delicious, the flavors so vibrant, that it almost hurt to eat it, and my jaw still aches thinking about it days later.
The reddish fat from the lamb combines with the tomato’s and onion’s juices to create a natural sauce rendering any additional condimentation redundant.
It does seem essentially American in some way, though the Hamburger patty may be German in origin, the mayonnaise Spanish, the baguette French, the frites Belgian and the ketchup Asian.
The savory beef and egg combination is accentuated by umami flavors from the tomatoes and the sauces, the sweetness of the ketchup playing nicely off the sour and salty bite of the pickled onion.
Thick pieces of masala-coated roasted chicken? Check. Spicy mayonnaise? Check. Waxy yellow American cheese? Check. Cut into 4 triangles in the classic American club sandwich presentation? Check and check.
This Salvadoran turkey sandwich made me as happy as a sandwich has made me in a long time, a little spot of joy in an otherwise ordinary week.
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