karens' cuban sandwich
Updated on Jul 29, 2019
I made this sandwich for Culinary Quest 2019, Cuba Region. Shredded cilantro/coriander might sound like an unusual addition, but my husband loves it and it was actually rather nice! Please feel free to add additional seasonings if you prefer it that way
prep time
5 Min
cook time
8 Min
method
Sandwich Press
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cuban ( or french ) loaf
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices smoked chicken
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 4 dill pickles
- 1 - tomato
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 6 sprigs cilantro (coriander)
- 1 glug olive oil if desired
- salt and pepper if desired
How To Make karens' cuban sandwich
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Step 1I find it easier to lay out all the 'fixings" before I start.
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Step 2Slice open your loaf longways
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Step 3Spread both halves with mayonnaise, and one half with mustard
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Step 4Start layering, I started with ham, then the smoked chicken, then the cheese
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Step 5Top this with your dill pickles ( sliced), tomato ( sliced).
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Step 6Take your fresh coriander (stems removed) and layer it on your pickle and tomato.
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Step 7Place the remaining half loaf on top and press it down firmly.
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Step 8You could, of course, eat it like this, but to make it cuban-style, place it in a panini press, if you have one. Since I don't, I lightly greased a frying pan with olive oil, carefully laid my sandwich on it, and pressed it down with the help of a heavy frying pan. With the heat on med-high, I gave it four minutes, and then very carefully repeated the process for the other side.
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Step 9Slice your sandwich in half, and enjoy!!!! I did not add salt and pepper since I don't care for it, but if you like it, please feel free :)
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