 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. If you can eat it, you can stack it between two pieces of bread. Peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese are layered masterpieces in their own right, but who are we to limit the infinite works of the esteemed sandwich artist? Ratha Chaupoly and Ben Daitz of Num Pang Sandwich Shop want to brighten up your spectrum of sandwich possibilities. Five Ways to Spice Up Your Sandwich: The more moist and saucy the insides are, the more rugged and crunchy the bread needs to be otherwise one can be left with a big ol' mess before the sandwich gets off the cutting board. If your sandwiches feature an array of condiments, pickles, and moist meats, take an already relatively stiff baguette and toast it; this effectively hardens the outside of the bread and helps to keep the good stuff in." 2. Brighten it up with fresh herbs Cilantro, basil, dill and mint are our favorites, and if you can find Cambodian or Vietnamese mint (also known as laksa mint), even better. Use it to make a spicy mint lime rub and marinate chicken in it for an awesome summer picnic sandwich." Spicy Mint and Lime Rub Combine all ingredients in a blender until finely chopped. Use as a rub or marinade. 3. Salad on your sandwich One of our favorites is sprouts – there are so many different kinds of sprouts to choose from, and we tend to go for the spicier or nuttier ones such as radish or sunflower. The same goes for fruit - in the summer, add grilled peaches to a bacon sandwich, and glazed pork goes great with a slice of Asian pear on top." 4. Creative condiments You can put our own specialty, house-made chili mayo or chili yogurt on almost everything - sandwiches, grilled corn, veggies, etc." Chili Soy Mayo 1/2 gallon soy milk In a large bowl, combine soy milk, sugar, salt, mustard, black pepper. With a hand blender, slowly drizzle in the oil. It's very important to make sure the oil is at a slow drizzle until it begins to thicken and look like mayonnaise. Then, add oil at a slow steady stream. Let settle for 20 minutes. Add sambal and mix (add less sambal if you prefer it less spicy). 5. DIY Pickles Just take your favorite vegetables or fruit and add them to a mix of acid (usually vinegar), sugar, salt and spices. We like adding Southeast Asian spices to our pickling mixes and toss in some coriander, ginger and cumin to taste. Sandwiches that tend to have rich proteins like grilled steak or brisket need to remain the star of the show, but finding the right pickle complement can cut through the richness and provide the perfect bright balance that make you crave your next bite." Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? Let us know in the comments below and if we agree, we'll do our best to chase 'em down. |
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Your Chili Soy Mayo sounds great! Thank you guys.
For a smaller batch of vegan mayo that's easier to make (if you have a hand immersion blender), check out this: http://veganepicurean.blogspot.com/2009/05/homemade-veganaise.html Then you can spice it up as you see fit :)
Greetings from Sydney, Australia.
You may like to read or copy a story I've written about sandwiches in my blog;
Nimblenoms.blogspot.com
Best wishes, Eric Shackle, retired Sydney journalist.
best food article in a loooong time, good work guys
I love adding crispy potato chips or oven baked whole wheat crackers to my Salmon/pickle relish sandwich.
You're welcome
all sandwiches improve greatly after a short nap in a panini press.
Pumpernickel, smoked salmon, cucumber, chopped cornichons or olives, red onion, dill and cream cheese. Baguette, butter, ham, brie and sliced pickles. Baguette, fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, onion, black pepper, drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Mmmm Now I'm hungry.
Maybe a bit pedestrian for all of the sandwich gourmets here, but Kraft Sandwich Shop Chipotle mayo is ridiculously good, especially for the cost.
Butterball Buffalo Style deep fried chicken breast in the lunchmeat section is also fantastic.
For bread? Sourdough. Mmmmm.
Also, here in TX, we have HEB grocery stores, and they have a Mesquite Smoked Jalapeno Turkey.
I. Must. Have. That. Turkey.
Is that your Captain Kirk impression?
There's. SomeThingOnTheWing. Some. Thing.
LMAO! Thanks dude, rock on!
Hand over the chipotle mayo and I'll let everyone go. That sounds fantasfreakalicious!
the first thing any good sandwich needs is the right cheese. different cheeses go with different breads and meats/veggies, but my favorites tend to be brie, mozzerella, and nothing beats halloumi if you can get it in your area.
as for a spicy sauce, I'm quite partial to Nando's hot sauce
and for veggies I'm a huge fan of avocado
Avocados are not veggies, they're mammals.
Did we wake-and-bake today?
I wish.
Is "wake-and-bake" making a coffee cake when you arise or hitting the bong before your feet thit the floor?
How bout a "wake-and-bake-and-bake" where you hit the bong before your feet hit the floor, then make a coffee cake for breakfast?
Subway has a buy one, get one free before 9:00 am throughout April.
There's a reason they are giving free food away.
Sliced chicken, baby salad greens, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of chipotle dressing, all on a crusty baguette. Yum.
SO basically, I should just model my sammies after Subway?
Only make them out of real food.
Noted.
While I agree that Franks and other hot sauces are good, you just gotta watch all the salt.
And as Dover said, you gotta watch the genitals. Hot sauce does not belong there.
...or does it?
Yum. I'll try the pickling. Baguettes are good and so is rye. Also chopped jalapenos mixed in.
Great, just what obese America need: recipes for tastier sammiches.
"The Sandvich is a great tool for a Heavy defending an area, as it gives him the ability to replenish health between enemy waves without having to abandon his post."
Bologna is perfect fuel for killing tiny cowards!
Tim. No one is impressed by your cynicism. Some people are fat, some are skinny, some like reading about sandwich recipes, and some are total dipsh*ts who have tear down everything they see. Guess which one you are.
Exactly what went through my mind reading that comment. Nice.
People aren't getting fat off of sandwiches loaded with veggies. They're getting fat off of crappy fast food that they buy because they think that bringing your lunch is boring and flavorless.
It's true. As someone who did that, I can attest that is what made me fat. I've been bringing my lunch, which has included a delicious sandwich almost every day, for the last four months and have lost 20 pounds. I still have a ways to go, but its suprisingly easy to bring a satisfying and delicious lunch that is healthy.
I'm glad we have saviours of the world like you
Sambal Oelek, I put that sh!t on everything.
Whenever I make tuna fish sandwiches, I add pickled mild banana pepper rings – gives it a little kick, but it's not too hot for faint of heart crowd.
That's one of my favorite combos.
Ratha and Ben failed to mention the absolute worst travesty suffered by the Earl's great invention, especially in the United States: DON'T STACK THE THING SO DAMN HIGH!!
While a 7"-tall sammich may photograph well, or look good on a cooking show, it is impossible to eat; especially in the manner the Fine Earl intended, one-handed while playing cards. Over half of the sandwich shops in my locale don't get my business any more, as their creations are too difficult to eat.
Take my word, they don't miss you. Dagwoods rule. A sandwich doesn't taste right unless you get some on your elbow.
Agreed. If I order a roast beef sandwich, I don't need half a cow on it. Make it reasonably-sized, and charge me less.
Sriracha Rooster Sauce, I put that sh!t on everything.
I love that sh!t, too.
There are only two places where Sriracha is not appropriate. In your eyes or on your genitals. Everywhere else is fair game and vastly improved by Sriracha.
Frank's Hot Sauce, I put that sh!t on everything.