Sandwich de Miga
Sandwich de Miga are delicate, crustless sandwiches layered with various fillings, a staple at Argentine celebrations and parties. They are typically made with thin slices of white bread and can be customized with a wide array of ingredients.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 loaves Crustless white sandwich bread(Look for pre-sliced, soft white bread specifically for sandwiches. If not available, you can trim the crusts from regular white bread.)
- 300 g Deli ham(Thinly sliced, good quality ham.)
- 300 g Deli cheese(Mild, thinly sliced cheese like provolone, mozzarella, or Swiss works well. Ensure it's easy to layer without tearing.)
- 2 medium Tomato(Ripe but firm tomatoes, thinly sliced.)
- 1 head Lettuce(Crisp lettuce leaves, such as iceberg or romaine, washed and dried thoroughly.)
- as needed Mayonnaise(Good quality mayonnaise for spreading. You can also mix in a little mustard for extra flavor if desired.)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bread: Lay out all slices of the crustless white bread on a clean work surface. You should have many slices to work with. Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. This acts as a binder and adds moisture.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 2
Assemble the first layer: Take a slice of bread (mayo-side up) and layer thinly sliced ham, ensuring it covers the bread evenly. Top the ham with a slice of cheese. If using tomato, add a thin layer of tomato slices over the cheese. Finally, add a crisp lettuce leaf.
⏱️ 15 minutes - 3
Create the sandwich: Place another slice of bread, mayo-side down, on top of the lettuce. Press down gently. You have now created a single sandwich layer. Repeat this process to build triple-decker sandwiches (bread-filling-bread-filling-bread).
⏱️ 15 minutes - 4
Cut and serve: Once you have assembled your desired number of sandwiches, carefully cut each triple-decker sandwich into smaller, bite-sized portions. Triangles or rectangles are common. Arrange the cut sandwiches neatly on a serving platter. For a party, you can create many variations of fillings within the same structure.
⏱️ 5 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure all vegetables are thoroughly washed and dried to prevent sogginess.
- ✓For triple-decker sandwiches, the structure is bread-filling-bread-filling-bread. You can make many of these.
- ✓These are best served fresh, but can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled.
- ✓This is a quintessential party food in Argentina, perfect for celebrations.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Ham and cheese is classic, but try combinations like chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, or even thinly sliced roast beef.
- Add a thin spread of pesto or a different condiment for a flavor twist.
- For a toasted version (Sandwich de Miga Tostado), lightly grill or toast the bread slices before assembling, or lightly toast the entire assembled sandwich before cutting.