Unusual Sandwiches

[gnarlygninja]

The only condiments I keep regularly stocked are Kewpie mayo, Maille dijon, some German ketchup I can't remember the name of, and Lao Gan Ma chili crisp. Huy Fong sriracha used to be a staple, but during their last long shortage I switched brands to "whatever the store has that's close enough".

 

[R_J_K75]

it’s that Kraft is the one we can get most easily in institutional 1 gallon containers

That's a lot of mayonnaise

** as in, not something like Miracle Whip, an aioli or mayo blended with something else (though some of those can be excellent in their own right)

I was having a conversation with two friends a few summers back about macaroni and potato salads. I use mayonnaise for both while they used Miracle Whip. I was jokingly scolded for forgetting that Miracle Whip is not mayonnaise but a salad dressing.

 

[gnarlygninja]

Tried a roasted cauliflower sandwich today, with caramelized coconut cream, shaved cucumber, crushed peanut, sweet chili sauce and thai basil. It was...ok.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Tried a roasted cauliflower sandwich today, with caramelized coconut cream, shaved cucumber, crushed peanut, sweet chili sauce and thai basil. It was...ok.

Something like that is going to be HEAVILY dependent on the quality of the main ingredient. When I make cauliflower “steaks”, I’m VERY generous with the butter & seasoning, and make sure there’s good browning to it.

 

[gnarlygninja]

Yeah, the cauliflower was probably my biggest issue with it. I imagined it was going to be a steak, but it was just loose florets and not really enough. It was pushed into "this is fine" because the bread was very good (I got it at a bakery) and I like all those flavors, but the execution was not great.

 

[jian]

I have a granddaughter whose favorite sandwich as a kid consisted of mayonnaise spread on two pieces of white bread. And nothing else. Just a mayonnaise sandwich.

My wife occasionally enjoys a peanut butter-pickle-tomato sandwich. I throw up in my mouth a little at the very thought.

Johnathan

Peanut butter and gherkins work surprisingly well in a sandwich, maybe adding fresh sliced cucumber so it’s not quite so sour.

 

[gnarlygninja]

If you use a sweet pickle then it's basically a PB&J with extra texture.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

but it was just loose florets

That’s not what you want for something like that. If there’s a next time, get a head of cauliflower, and carefully cut it into slabs 1/2” to 3/4” thick. Cook THAT in the oven (or grill, or pan fry) with butter (or oil) & lots of seasoning ‘till the tips develop a nice brown color and you’ll have a completely different experience.

Here’s an example of something like the results you want:

Cauliflower Steak (Roasted Or Grilled) - Wholesome Yum

This easy grilled or roasted cauliflower steak recipe is crispy, tender and caramelized, with simple ingredients: oil, spices, salt & pepper.

www.wholesomeyum.com

 

[gnarlygninja]

I don't know that the bakery will appreciate me barging into their kitchen to remake the sandwich, but I'll keep it in mind for Lent next year.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't know that the bakery will appreciate me barging into their kitchen to remake the sandwich, but I'll keep it in mind for Lent next year.

I understand the struggle!

I’ve been wanting to learn how to bread & fry stuff for years, but not enough to REALLY learn how. (The biggest hurdle for me is the eventual disposal of the cooking oil.)

One thing I wanted to do is make a fried artichoke po’boy. Yes, I know fish & shellfish po’boys are all fine for Lent, but this would be properly vegetarian- something I could share with my kosher-keeping friends, etc.

I had one once, an off-menu item at a new restaurant where I was chummy with the chef. Fried artichoke hearts with a green-onion aioli on French bread, “fully dressed” (tomato slices & shredded lettuce). It was BRILLIANT! It was a LOT like having an oyster po’boy, TBH.

…and 2 weeks later, the owner’s silent partner embezzled the restaurant’s money and skipped town.