Preparing for a picnic: 10 tips for making a great sandwich and 2 recipes Food

Food blogger Victoria Kordiukova shares 10 top tips on how to make sandwiches, what ingredients to use to make them fun, and food poisoning to avoid loot.

Tip no. 1: choose vegetables with less moisture

“Choose vegetables for sandwiches carefully: Sliced ​​tomatoes will be too moist and avocados may turn black. I also don’t recommend the use of head or romaine lettuce, as they come together quickly. Instead, choose more leafy greens. strong that retain their shape and flavor even on a hot summer day. Better to choose fried vegetables, such as aubergines or zucchini, “says V. Kordiukova.

Tip no. 2: stronger cakes – a good choice

Sliced ​​sandwich bread, soft butter burger buns are easily hydrated, so opt for stronger cakes like rye bread or crispy baguette.

According to Tadas Aleknavičius, director of development of bread products “Gard productossis”, the report quotes the media, another way is to toast bread. “The toasting will dry the bread a little, which will not allow it to get too much liquid from the other ingredients. When choosing bread, also pay attention to the filling, for example, if your sandwich contains heavy and hard ingredients like meat and cheese, use stronger crusty bread. If your sandwich has a soft and viscous filling, you can also use softer toast, “says the specialist.

Tip no. 3: layer properly

Layer sandwiches to protect bread from moisture. V.Kordiukova recommends placing a layer of salad or firm kale between the bread slices and the filling. You can also moisten ingredients, such as sauces, packed separately and put them in a sandwich just before eating.

Tip no. 4: don’t be afraid of new formats

A sandwich is not just a filling between two slices of bread. Greek pita, Armenian lavash, Mexican tortillas, or Scandinavian polar bread are so-called flatbreads that are popular all over the world and are also ideal for a picnic or picnic.

“We note that Scandinavian polar bread is becoming more popular in Lithuania, and more and more Lithuanians are choosing lavash. These are flatbreads that do not absorb as much moisture, do not have large air gaps, so there is less risk of squeeze or crush them in a picnic basket. I would suggest choosing a plate with a larger diameter so that the roll sticks tightly and the accessories won’t come off, “says T. Aleknavičius.

Tip no. 5: Don’t avoid pickled and canned ingredients

V. Kordiukova advises adding various pickled or canned products to sandwiches, beans, pickles and legumes are suitable. They do not spoil any longer and generally have less moisture. But place them between meat, cheese or salad so that the marinade or the brine does not soften the bread.

Tip no. 6: Butter – yes, mayonnaise – no

Eating mayonnaise after just an hour at room temperature or in the sun can be dangerous. But butter, by contrast, can have a positive effect on your sandwich. Butter or even a slice of oil will create a barrier between bread and ingredients and will retain excess moisture.

Tip no. 7: cool ingredients

If you are adding ingredients that have been cooked to a sandwich, allow them to cool completely. Hot, freshly baked ingredients (like fried chicken or vegetables) condense and eventually release moisture, eventually wetting the bread as well.

Tip no. 8: not all cheeses are the same

Dairy products at the picnic are also risky because they spoil quickly at high temperatures. However, certain cheeses have exceptions: They arose when looking for ways to keep milk intact.

“The speed at which a cheese breaks depends on the amount of water it contains. Harder cheeses like Parmesan or Cheddar can stay fresh longer, but moist cheeses like ricotta or mascarpone will spoil very quickly, “says the blogger.

Tip no. 9: drain the ingredients

When you wash and dry the salad, it still stays moist for a while. This moisture is finally absorbed into the bread. Try washing your salads well before making sandwiches or buns to dry, or pat them dry with a paper towel.

Tip no. 10: wrap in paper

“Plastic (whether it be a film or a plastic container) is not a good choice in a hot summer, because bread can lose its crisp texture, vegetables can be wrapped: moisture is simply trapped and absorbed into a sandwich. Therefore, it is better to choose wax or baking paper: it will allow the sandwich to breathe and will help keep them crisp and fresh longer, ”advises T. Aleknavičius.

2 delicious and nutritious sandwich recipes that are perfect for a picnic

Mediterranean sandwiches with hummus

Ingredients (2 sandwiches will be needed):

• 4 small loaves (for example, polar);
• 1 aubergine;
• ½ zucchini;
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes;
• 4 tablespoons humus spoon;
• a few handfuls of spinach;
• 4 pieces of Dutch goat cheese;
• salt and pepper to taste;
• slice of olive oil.

Doing:

1. Cut the eggplant and zucchini into slices or strips and fry in a frying pan or on the grill, seasoning with spices and olive oil.

2. Spread a layer of hummus on top of the bread, lay out the spinach, zucchini strips, sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant slices, and cheese. And then top with a second loaf of bread, a layer of hummus in the center of the sandwich.

Nutritious Mexican Rolls with Beans

Ingredients (for 2 rolls):

• 2 lavashes;
• 100 g of favorite cooked rice;
• 50 g of canned corn;
• 50 g canned black beans;
• 1 large canned fried bell pepper;
• 4 pickled Lombardy peppers;
• 2 handfuls of grated cheddar cheese;
• favorite chili sauce;
• favorite spices

Doing:

1. Add rice to the center of the lavash and top with the remaining ingredients: corn, black beans, season with your favorite spices. Then add the paprika strips, red pepper, and cheddar cheese, sprinkle with chili sauce.

2. Fold the left and right sides of the lavash so they touch the center. Then fold the side closest to you forward over the folded sides. Then, pulling the filling towards you, turn it hard.

3. Wrap in parchment paper, tie with string, and transport in a sturdy box or bag.