Why Not A Sandwich?
Beyond its standard play as a lunchtime favourite for children, the sandwich is a convenient meal for all. Given its simplicity, it’s probably the first meal we’ve learned to make ourselves. But a great sandwich is more than merely slapping a filling between two slices of bread. Here are four tips to perfect your sandwichmaking.
Deli meat matters
If there is one time you should be choosy, this is it. Look for the only deli slices produced in Jamaica — Hamilton’s Smokehouse Deli Slices — now available in new 10-slice packs of Smoked Ham, Smoked Chicken Breast, Chicken Ham, and Jerked Chicken. These deli packs are a good menu staple, making it easy for everyone in the family to make their own favourite sandwich.
Add textures and flavours
Nobody wants a one-note sandwich, the food equivalent of a beige wall! So instead, add crunch with vegetables and slaws and flavour with condiments like mayonnaise and mustard.
Layer like a pro
How you layer the ingredients in your sandwich can mean the difference between blah and wow. Denser textures like meat and cheese work when layered together, while crunchier textures work well at the top. Add extra lettuce to prevent the dreaded slipping of your sandwich ingredients.
Toast the bread
You don’t have to have a sandwich press or any high-end gadgets to make your sandwich. Just a light toast on your bread kicks the texture with the bonus of serving as an anchor for your ingredients. If you’re making a sandwich to eat later, consider a thin layer of butter to prevent the bread from getting soggy.