Sandwich - It refers to a food item made with two or more slices of bread with fillings between them.
Lunch - Sandwich is a widely popular and convenient food, quickly made and served and adaptable
to many variations that satisfies nearly every taste and nutrition requirement. What time that sandwich
is best in a meal?
Condiments - These are relishes ,olive oil and chutneys that give a lift to a sandwich.
Ingredients - These are indispensable in sandwich making because it add texture, flavor and color
to sandwich.
Fish and Shellfish - Popular seafood which is highly perishable and should be kept chilled to maintain
quality.
Grilled Sandwiches - Also called toasted sandwiches, it is simple sandwiches that are buttered on the
outside and browned on the griddle, hot oven, or in a Panini grill.
Tea Sandwich - Made of bread cut lengthwise, about 3/8 inch thick. Fresh cream bread is preferable
because they are easy to roll and will not crack.
Focaccia - It is a flavored breads served with dips like quesadillas and burritos.
Moistening Agent - It acts as the protective layer between the filling and the structure, preventing the
filling from softening or wetting the bread.
Filling - Consists of one or more ingredients that are stacked, layered or folded within or on the
structure to form the sandwich.
Base - It is the part upon which the Ingredients are placed, consists of some form of bread or dough
produce that is whole or sliced.
Importance of selecting bread for sandwich making
1. Choose bread appropriate to the sandwich you're making.
2. Use bread that fresh from the baked.
3. Select expensive bread to ensure the highest quality.
Important things to consider when preparing a sandwich.
1. Use fresh and quality ingredients.
2. Proper Storing of ingredients.
3. Prepare sandwich ahead of time of serving.
Characteristic of a bread
1. Pleasant roasty aroma.
2. A soft and elastic crumb texture.
3. Moist mouthfeel.
LOAF BREAD- The most commonly used bread for sandwiches.
Pita - A flat bread with pocket that is perfect for stuffing.
Flat Bread - Made from flattened, often unleavened bread.
Sandwich Filling - It is the heart of the sandwich.
Dry Filling - It refers to ingredients such as sliced or cooked meat, poultry and cheese.
Butter - It protects the bread from moisture.
Mayonnaise - It often preferred to butter as a spread because it contributes more flavor.
Importance of mise en place in preparing sandwiches
1. You can manage your ingredients with ease.
2. It makes cooking easier and faster.
3. It helps you create an organized kitchen that saves chefs a lot of energy.
Garnishes - Brighten the plate, give a clue to the flavor of the meal, complement the taste of the dish
or fill empty space on the plate.
Portion Control - Is necessary to proportionate the weight, scoop and slice of food items, like ham and
roasted beef.
Bowls - make it attractive for individual serving
Simple presentation - makes a garnish tray more appealing
Multiple Serving - platters in serving attractive sandwiches
Garnishes - adds colour and texture to the tray when serving sandwiches
4– 40 - 140 - It is the most important principle for sandwich safety after preparation to avoid spoilage.
Cold Storage - Process of preserving perishable food on a large scale by means of refrigeration
Sandwich Spatula - A small flat, round bladed utensil that is serrated on one side and smooth on the
other, used to apply food over bread slices.
Lettuce Knife - A plastic, serrated edge knife that is designed to slice lettuce without causing the
edges to turn brown.
Salamander - Small broiler, use primarily for browning or glazing the tops of sandwiches.
Scoops or Dipper - Which tool is used to measure in serving of soft foods, such as filling ice cream,
and mashed potato
Deli Knife - There are many kinds of kitchen knives, each with a special use. Which one is used to cut
thick sandwiches
