World Sandwich Day: what are the 10 most popular sandwiches in the world?

(CNN Spanish) – Without a doubt, the sandwich is one of the best known foods in the world. The reason? It is something very simple to prepare: it is enough to have two slices of bread and something to put it in the middle, from ham to any type of jam.

The sandwich spread little by little from the 1700s thanks to John Montagu, 4th Earl of the English county of Sandwich. Some mention that, due to their date of birth, World Sandwich Day is celebrated every November 3 (although Montagu was born on November 13).

Many attribute the invention of the sandwich to John montagu. It is said that he was an inveterate gambler and, in order to continue betting on the cards without leaving his place, he ordered his cook to place a slice of meat between two pieces of bread. With this, he could eat and play at the same time.

The Britannica encyclopedia notes that it is very probable that this version – spread by a French travel book – is false. Nevertheless, addIt may be that John Montagu ordered this dish while working at his desk or while meeting with London society, which little by little contributed to popularizing what is known today as a sandwich.

Despite the changes in history, and although surely eaten this way long beforeThe sandwich name is attributed to John Montagu.

The popularity of the sandwich is historic. And, taking a leap in time, that fame continues to this day.

Have you ever wondered what is the most popular sandwich in the world? Here are the 10 most popular on the planet, according to the gastronomic website TasteAtlas, which has reviewed more than 10,000 foods and drinks, of which the most popular are chosen (which does not necessarily mean that they are the best).

10. Francesinha (Portugal)

“Traditionally associated with Porto, the Little Frenchie is a unique sandwich consisting of toast, beef or pork, sausage, ham, and cheese, while the entire combination is drizzled with a rich, beer-infused tomato sauce. The sandwich has different variations including mushrooms, chicken or vegetables. “

9. Mollete (Mexico)

“The muffin is a traditional sandwich from northern Mexico that consists of a bolillo cut in half and topped with refried beans, cheese and tomato sauce (which is actually a special preparation of tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro and lemon, which is by name “pico de gallo“). It can be found throughout Mexico in numerous coffee shops, restaurants, and street food stalls.”

8. Lobster roll (United States)

“The lobster roll is a Maine specialty that consists of cooked lobster meat that is ideally drizzled with melted butter and placed in long hot dog buns. Also, the sandwich can include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditional sides include potato chips or French fries on the side. “

7. Avocado Toast (United States and Australia)

“The avocado toast is a dish consisting of a piece of toasted bread topped with a combination of crushed avocados, salt, pepper, and (sometimes) citrus juice. There are many varieties of this dish, so it can be enriched with ingredients such as salmon, tomato, onion, egg, garlic, cheese, olive oil or slices of red pepper “.

6. Club sandwich (United States)

“A true American icon, the sandwich club It consists of bacon, cooked chicken breast, tomatoes and lettuce, which are sandwiched between slices of toasted bread with mayonnaise. The sandwich is closely linked to hotels and resorts as a popular menu item, and its name is believed to have come from its popularity at country clubs. “

5. Cheesesteak (United States)

“The icon of Philadelphia known as’ Philly cheesesteak‘is an extremely popular sandwich consisting of thin chunks of steak and soft, melted cheese on a long, crunchy hoagie. It was invented in the 1930s in what is now a Philadelphia institution called Pat’s King of Steaks. “

4. Croque-monsieur (France)

“According to Larousse, this classic french hot sandwich It consists of a thin slice of ham and melted cheese between two pieces of sliced ​​bread. The original first appeared on Parisian menus in 1910, with some claiming it was invented by accident, when French workers left their lunch near a hot radiator, only to return later to find that the cheese on their sandwiches had melted. “.

3. Roast beef sandwich (United States)

“The sandwiches of roast beef they include a wide variety of sandwiches filled with roast beef and sliced ​​as the main ingredient. They can be served hot or cold. The meat should be succulent, slightly pink in color, and thinly sliced, while the buns are usually soft and covered with sesame seeds or chunks of onion. “

2. Reuben (United States)

“The reuben is a melted sandwich consisting of a combination of corned beef, rye bread, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese. According to one of many theories, it was invented in 1914 at the Reuben Delicatessen in Manhattan by its owner, Arnold Reuben, when an unemployed actress asked for something new and Arnold made her a reuben sandwich. “

1. BLT sandwich (United States)

“Crispy and salty bacon, fresh and slightly tart tomatoes, cold lettuce, mayonnaise and toast – there aren’t many excuses to go wrong when preparing a BLT sandwich. However, there are strict rules when it comes to ingredients, according to food critic Mimi Sheraton: the bacon has to be hot, freshly fried and extremely crisp, the tomatoes must be ripe and thinly sliced, the lettuce must be bitten and flavorful. , so iceberg lettuce is prohibited, and the bread must be toasted until golden. ”