Methods of Preparing Sandwiches Flashcards
Sandwiches can be cut in a variety of ways to make the presentation attractive:
a.) Halves; b.) Thirds; c.) Quarters
It is a French term which means “set in place”.
Mise’ En Place
It is important to the look of the sandwich.
Garnish
It acts as a barrier between the fillings and the bread. They prevent moist fillings from soaking into the bread, making the sandwich difficult to pick up and unnappealing.
Spread
Purposes of spreads:
- to protect the bread from soaking up moisture from the filling.
- they add flavor
- they also add moisture
It adds a smooth, rich flavor to a sandwich.
Butter
A substitute for butter.
margarine
It is a permanent suspension of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.
Mayonnaise
These are often made with chopped olives, avocados, or eggplant.
Vegetable purees
Types of spreads
butter
mayonnaise
vegetable purees
These used as fillings should be cooked, covered and refrigerated.
Meat and poultry
dries out rapidly when unwrapped and sliced, when slicing is done ahead, the slices should remain covered until ready to use.
Cheese
The most popular salads for sandwich fillings are tuna salad, egg salad, chicken or turkey salad and ham salad.
Mayonnaise based salads
Lettuce, tomato and onion are indispensable in sandwich production, also, any vegetable used in salads may also be used in sandwiches.
Vegetable items
Fruits, fresh or dried, jelly, peanut butter, hard cooked egg, and nuts.
Miscellaneous