SANDWICH • Refers to a food item made with two or more slices of bread with fillings between them.
• They serve as the transition to regular meals of
breakfast, lunch, supper. BASIC COMPONENTS OF A 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.
It holds or contains the spread and fillings of the
sandwich. SPREAD or MOISTENING AGENT It is used to add flavor, moisture and richness to the sandwich and also to hold or bind the sandwich together.
The purpose of spread is to lubricate and bind the
sandwich. FILLINGS Consists of one or more ingredients that are stacked, layered or folded within or on the structure to form the sandwich.
Provide dominant flavor, moisture, as main body and
the nutrients, substance and bulk and complexity in the combination of flavors.
Most popular sandwich fillings combinations
- Chicken salad - BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) - Egg and cheese - Cheese and Onion - Chicken and Bacon GARNISH They enhance the appearance of sandwiches.
The following food items used to garnish a sandwich
are:
1. Sliced fresh vegetables
2. Pickle olives or spears 3. Dips, spread or relishes 4. Green salad 5. Side salad such as potato salad, coleslaw and pasta salad 6. Sliced fruits