Sandwich and its types

1. Sandwich
and its
types

2. Sandwich
 is a food typically consisting of vegetables,
sliced cheese or meat, placed on or
between slices of bread, or more generally
any dish wherein two or more pieces of
bread serve as a container or wrapper for
another food type.
 are a popular type of lunch food, taken to
work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part
of a packed lunch. The bread can be either
plain, or coated with condiments such
as mayonnaise or mustard, to enhance its
flavour and texture. As well as being
homemade, sandwiches are also widely
sold in restaurants and can be served hot
or cold.

3. Health benefits of
Sandwich
Grain foods which are present in
the sandwich are a vital source of
carbohydrates, which provides
energy. The fiber in the whole
grain prevents cancer. Vitamin B,
niacin, thiamine, folic acid and
riboflavin can help to prevent
memory loss, increase intake of
grain-based food help to replenish
serotonin level and increase the
body conforming response.

4. Sandwich are divided into four parts
and they are:
Base:Various types of bread slices or bread
rolls are which acts as an underline.
Spreading:It is applied in bread slices to make
it moist, sticky, eg mayonnaise, butter etc
Body:It is the combination of different fillings
like mayonnaise, meat, cheese, etc.
Garnish:It is the agent which adds eye
appeals and enhances the presentation of
food. For example cherry, olive, tomato, carrot
etc.

5. Types of Sandwich
There are mainly three types of sandwich and they are
categorized according to their substantial look and
ambiance. They are:
 Open sandwich
 Closed sandwich
 Cooked sandwich

6. Open Sandwich
 The filling is presented and decorated in as single slice of
bread. Open sandwiches are complicated as they need a
high degree of balance while adjusting filling and cutting in
some fancy shapes.
Closed Sandwich
 Fillings in this types of sandwiches are presented between
two or more slices of bread. Trimming and cutting are
important aspects while preparing this type of sandwich. The
types of number of fillings are determined the way it is cut
and served,

7. Another important sandwich is cooked sandwich.
This type of sandwich is either grilled or toasted.
 Bread toast of two or three-deckers, either closed
or open are laid up with its required filings after
the butter is toasted. Butter should be spread on
the top or between the slices of bread and should
be warmed in a salamander or on a hot plate
before laying up its fillings into them. They are cut
and shaped in the even sizes and served either
open or closed with a correct accompaniment. It
is served with a correct accompaniment such as
with French fry, chips, wafers etc and other
garnishes. Sauces like tomato ketchup may be
served in a separate bowl along with them.
Cooked Sandwich
Toasted Sandwich

8.  Bread of two or three-deckers, either closed or
open are laid up on the top or between the slices
spreading butter. They are grilled in an oven, hot
plate or grillers till brown without burning them.
Sauce may be served in a separate bowl along
with them. The grilled sandwich can be best
accompanied by salad as it is hot and garnished
attractively. It is served with a French fry, wafer,
chips and tomato ketchup.
Grilled Sandwich

9. Some examples of plain,
toasted and grilled sandwich
Some examples of plain, toasted and
grilled sandwich:
Vegetable sandwich
Chicken sandwich
Salmon sandwich
Asparagus sandwich
Chicken and ham sandwich
Club sandwich
Fish sandwich
Mutton sandwich
Prawn sandwich
Fish sandwich or shellfish sandwich, etc

10. Varieties of sandwich
Some of the varieties of sandwiches are as follow:
 Sandwich cake
 The loaf is cut into round circle and fillings are presented
between round slices as to have a look like a cake.
 Sandwich loaf
 Then filling is presented between two or three rectangular
slices decorated as sandwich cake and sliced the bread
and served.
 Sandwich ribbons
 Generally prepared by using two colored bread (brown or
white) the fillings are presented in a well-balanced manner.
It is cut into stripes and then served.
 Pinwheel
 Bread slices are trimmed and flattened, the spread is
applied along with, filling are presented and the loaf is rolled
up and chilled. It is cut into slices and served.
 Double decker or club sandwich
 Two types of fillings are presented between three slices of
buttered bread. The whole structure is balanced, trimmed
and held together with a cocktail stick and given a perfect
decoration

11. Filling Sandwiches
Fillings are varied but they must have a nutritive balance and
complete color contrast. Some of its examples are as follow:
Fish smoked Bismarck, smoked herring,
smoked salmon
Meat Roast beef slices, roast turkey lamb
roast, pork roast, ham, poultry
Salad items tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber,
onions and beef roots
Cheese cottage, cream, cheddar, Swiss,
etc
Eggs hard-boiled and sliced eggs, omelets

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