Around the world with sandwiches

What is a traditional Russian sandwich for you? Baton or black bread and sausage. The main thing is to put the sausage on the tongue, as the cat Matroskin, a connoisseur of sandwiches, said. But in other countries, the traditional sandwich comes with completely different fillings. So, we make ourselves a Russian sandwich and go on a virtual journey around the world, only instead of sights we will look at sandwiches, which are different in each country.

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1. Chacarero (Chile).

Traditional Chilean sandwich of thinly sliced steak or pork on a round bun with tomatoes, green beans and chili peppers.

2. Chemita (Mexico).

This type of sandwich originated in Puebla. It consists of avocado, meat, white cheese, onion and roja salsa. All this is placed on a brioche bun.

3. Chip Batty (Great Britain).

Just french fries on bread, usually topped with ketchup or brown sauce. This sandwich in Foggy Albion is also called chip roll, chip muffin, chip bun. In general, interesting names for such a simple snack.

4. Barros Luco (Chile)

Just beef and melted cheese on a bun. The sandwich is named after former President Ramon Barros Luco, who regularly ordered them from the restaurant of the National Chilean Congress.

5. Chivito (Uruguay).

Chivito is Spanish for “little goat”, “kid”, but this sandwich is made from slices of beef with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, olives or black olives, and often with bacon, eggs and ham. In general, a bit of everything.

6. Choripan (South America).

This kind of sandwich originated in Argentina. The chorizo sausage sandwich is loved throughout South America. It is usually served on a crispy bun with chimichurri or pebre sauce.

7. Donkey Burger (China).

Translated from English, donkey is a donkey. Yes, yes, this sandwich is made from donkey meat with the addition of lettuce or peppers. Served on a crispy bun called huochao. There is a saying in Hebei Province: "In heaven - the meat of dragons, on earth - the meat of donkeys."

8. Doubles (Trinidad and Tobago).

A popular fried bread sandwich with curryed chickpeas. You can also add mango, cucumber, coconut and tamarind. Quite a popular snack before bed.

9. Dirlägens natmad (Denmark).

This set of letters translates as "veterinarian's night snack." The sandwich is one-sided and is made from aspic, salted beef and pate. Damn Scandinavian.

10. Dener kebab (Türkiye).

Meat on pita with the addition of almost anything, but usually tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickled cucumbers and chili. A great snack for those who have drunk a lot, but forgot to eat.

11. Fischbrötchen (Germany).

Crispy buns with fish (usually pickled herring) and raw onions. Often the fish is wrapped around another filling.

12. Gatsby (South Africa).

This sandwich always has fried potatoes. And one more rule - Gatsby is simply huge. So huge that it can be divided into four portions, which is usually done.

13. Katsu-sando (Japan).

A "minimal" sandwich with tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) and chopped cabbage.

14. Leberkessemmel (Germany).

Literally translated as "liver cheese", although there is no liver or cheese inside. This is a sandwich with beef, pork, bacon and onions on a wicker bun. Served with mustard and always hot.

15. Medianoche (Cuba).

Means "midnight". This is a popular late night snack in Cuba. Consists of fried pork, ham, mustard, cheese and pickles on a sweet bun.

16. Mettbrötchen (Germany).

Literally - raw minced pork and onions on a bun.

17. Pan-bagnat (France).

Classic French sandwich: tuna, vegetables, boiled egg and, most importantly, olive oil. Never dressed with mayonnaise. Served on a French bun.

18. Pleskavica (Serbia).

This is a sandwich made from different types of meat. Sometimes manufacturers "improvise" - add fat from beef kidneys, grind pork neck or add soda or mineral water to dilute. Can be served on a round bun or pita bread with pepper sauce and Serbian cream.

19. Pork Burger (Macau).

Just pork on a bun. Simple but delicious.

20. Ban mi (Vietnam).

In general, ban mi Vietnamese refer to all types of bread, but more often these words refer to a sandwich with meat (often pork or liver pate), slices of pickles, cilantro and pickled carrots. Cheap but tasty sandwich.

21. Roti John (Malaysia)

Pan-fried one-sided omelette sandwich on a baguette half. The main ingredients are eggs and onions, but meat or fish (sardines, chicken, beef, lamb) are also added to the sandwich.

22. Zhou jia mo (China).

Literally translated as "meat burger". A popular street snack of meat (usually pork, but sometimes lamb or beef, depending on the region), peppers and spices on flat bread.

23. Kaya toast (Singapore).

A sandwich snack based on kaya, a mixture of coconut and sugar popular in Southeast Asia. Served on thick slices of white bread, sometimes with eggs.

24. Arepa (Venezuela).

Arepa is called thick cornbread, as well as sandwiches made from it. Cheese, pork, avocado are added there.

25. Hawaiian toast (Germany).

This is an open sandwich with ham, pineapple, Maraschino cherries and melted cheese.

26. Vada pav (India).

A popular spicy snack in India. In general, this is samsa with the addition of chili and spices.

27. Yakisoba-pan (Japan).

Basically, it's a hot dog bun stuffed with yakisoba (fried Japanese noodles). Often pickled ginger and mayonnaise are added on top.

28. Casserole (Poland).

A popular Polish fast food is a casserole. This is an open sandwich on a baguette with mushrooms, melted cheese and meat. It is usually seasoned with ketchup and green onions.

29. Peanut butter sandwich. USA only.