Do you like to start your morning with some vivid yet delectable sandwiches? Then here’s a quick and easy way to brighten your day while also adding some colour to your meal. These beautiful and colourful out-of-the-ordinary sandwiches are ideal for a lively breakfast or snack.
Japanese sandos are colourful sandwiches made with fresh fruits such as strawberries, oranges, and kiwis that are embedded with fresh whipped cream and cooled. Sanda is a Japanese term for sandwich. Also known as shokupan, this sandwich is prepared with fluffy and soft Japanese milk bread. The colourful fruits added to the centrepiece steal the show, making every bite juicier and more delectable.
Two stories have emerged regarding the origin of this delicacy in Japan; one version suggests that it began in the 1920s in Kyoto where menus containing sandos were discovered in cafés at the time, while the other theory claims that it debuted at Sembikiya, Tokyo.
What feeds the appeal of this sandwich is its gorgeous appearance as a work of art. When chopped, it truly holds its place at the pinnacle of the culinary arts. Following its success, specific outlets for Japanese sandos have opened in recent years. You only need four ingredients: fruit, bread, cream, and sugar.
Here’s how you can make some yourself.
Steps to make a Japanese sandos
1. Whip the heavy cream, being careful not to overwhip, since this will make it grainier.
2. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over a slice of bread and arrange the cut-up fruits symmetrically.
3. Cover the fruits with whipped cream, making sure to cover any gaps.
4. Place the remaining slice of bread on top and carefully wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate the wrapped sandwiches for at least 20 minutes.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and cut the crust off.
7. Divide the sandwich in half to reveal the mosaic fruit design.
Tip: Add colourful and fresh fruits that are in season, such as strawberries, mangoes, oranges, and kiwi, for the finest results. Try this today and let your creativity shine.