Whirlwind Sandwich
Nostalgic Whirlwind Sandwich Recipe
Make your long journeys more enjoyable with this special homemade ‘Whirlwind Sandwich’! It’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat, sure to captivate everyone’s taste buds.
Main Ingredients- 1 large egg
- 1.5 sheets of cabbage leaves
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1/4 carrot
- 1 slice of processed cheese
- 3 slices of ham
- 2 slices of bread
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the cabbage and shred it as thinly as possible. In a bowl, mix the shredded cabbage with a generous amount of mayonnaise to create a smooth cabbage salad. If it’s too dry, add a little more mayonnaise.
Step 2
To remove excess fat and any gamey smell from the ham, pour hot water over both sides, or briefly blanch it in boiling water. This step will make the sandwich filling cleaner and more flavorful.
Step 3
Peel the carrot and julienne it thinly. Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the julienned carrot and a pinch of salt, then stir-fry until the carrot is tender. This will enhance the sandwich’s flavor with the carrot’s natural sweetness.
Step 4
Heat a little cooking oil in a frying pan and cook the egg. It’s best to cook it thoroughly on both sides until the yolk is fully set, ensuring it doesn’t break. This will make it perfect for the sandwich filling.
Step 5
Toast the bread slices until golden brown and slightly crisp, either in a toaster or a frying pan. The warm, toasty aroma of the bread will significantly enhance the sandwich’s texture and taste.
Step 6
Now, let’s assemble the whirlwind sandwich! Place a sheet of parchment paper under the bread; this will make rolling easier. Start by layering the lettuce leaves on one slice of toasted bread. Then, arrange the ham slices and the cheese slice neatly on top of the lettuce. Try to center the ingredients, leaving about a 1cm border on all sides of the bread.
Step 7
Next, spoon the prepared cabbage salad generously over the ham and cheese. Place the fried egg on top of the salad. Finally, arrange the stir-fried carrot juliennes, and cover everything with the second slice of toasted bread to complete the generously filled sandwich.
Step 8
Time to give your sandwich its signature swirl! Gently pull the parchment paper taut from the bottom and roll the sandwich tightly. The goal is to curve the bread inwards, creating a parenthesis or ‘whirlwind’ shape. Once rolled, secure the sandwich in the middle with a string. Cut it in half and enjoy your delicious creation! It’s a perfect, satisfying snack for any journey.
