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Delicious Sandwiches To Satisfy Your Cravings

Carlkissel December 05, 2024

Delicious Sandwiches To Satisfy Your Cravings

No matter the season, day, or even time, sandwiches are a versatile meal option. Whether you're feeling hungry for something savory, spicy, or sweet, there's a sandwich for every craving! They are not just easy to make and eat, but they also allow for creative combinations of flavors and textures. According to Owen Han, author of the cookbook Stacked, if your ingredients can be stacked with a flour or bread component and eaten by hand, it qualifies as a sandwich. So, let's dive into some mouthwatering sandwich recipes that you can try at home tonight!

Pork Belly Burnt Ends Banh Mi

(Serves 6)

For a unique twist on the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi, this recipe features delicious pork belly. It's a great combination of savory and spicy flavors, making it the perfect sandwich for any occasion. Here’s what you’ll need:

2 tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. five-spice
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 1⁄2 lbs. pork belly, trimmed and cubed
4 oblong rolls
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeño, sliced into thin rounds
1⁄2 seedless cucumber, cut into thin rounds
2 scallions, sliced
Pickled veggies
Fresh cilantro

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 300°F. Mix the first five ingredients and sprinkle over the pork belly.
Spread the mixture in a 9 × 13″ metal baking pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 1⁄4 hours.
Remove the foil, stir, and raise the oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Drain in a colander, and toss with your favorite sauce before baking for another 15 minutes.
Spread rolls with mayonnaise, add the pork belly, jalapeño, cucumber, scallions, pickles, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges!

For a delicious sauce, combine 1⁄2 cup soy sauce, 1⁄4 cup hoisin sauce, 1⁄4 cup honey, 2 tbsp. rice vinegar, 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves.

Each serving contains approximately 497 calories, 25g of protein, and 27g of fat.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

(Serves 4)

This spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is perfect for those who love a kick! With juicy chicken and a creamy dressing, this sandwich is sure to be a hit. Here are the ingredients you need:

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1⁄4 cup flour
1 tsp. fine sea salt
1⁄2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. canola oil
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
1⁄4 cup hot sauce
1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 soft rolls, lightly toasted

Directions:

Pound the chicken to 1⁄2" thick, then slice into strips. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and pepper.
In a skillet, cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
Melt butter in a separate pan and add hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir until simmering, then pour over the cooked chicken.
Mix sliced celery with blue cheese dressing and spread it on the rolls before adding the chicken.

To make the dressing, combine 1⁄2 cup mayo, 1⁄4 cup cream cheese, 3 tbsp. buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and blue cheese. Blitz with an immersion blender.

Each serving is approximately 851 calories, with 22g of protein and 65g of fat.

Ma’s Shrimp Toast

(Serves 4)

This delightful Shrimp Toast is crispy and flavorful, perfect for a snack or appetizer! Here’s what you’ll need:

8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 celery rib, minced
1 scallion, minced
2 tbsp. minced water chestnuts
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg white, beaten
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. soy sauce
4 slices day-old white bread
Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions:

Mince the shrimp to a paste and mix with other ingredients. Chill for 15 minutes.
Trim the bread crusts and spread the shrimp mixture onto the slices, cutting them diagonally into triangles.
Heat oil in a skillet and fry the triangles until golden brown on both sides.
Serve with a drizzle of spicy Asian mayo made from mayo, gochujang, and sesame oil.

This tasty treat has around 388 calories per serving, with 17g of protein and 23g of fat.

These sandwiches not only satisfy your hunger but also allow you to explore various flavors and ingredients. So, gather your ingredients, and start making these delightful sandwiches at home!

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