The word "sandwich" is of German origin and literally means "bread and butter". However, oil is no longer a necessary ingredient for the preparation of this dish: bread smeared (or placed) a variety of products. Luxury high-rise sandwiches, closed sandwiches or canapes for the tiny banquet table - sandwiches can be extremely varied, but they are always delicious and hearty.

These different sandwiches

The secret to the popularity of sandwiches? They are well saturated, easy to prepare, easy to transport and do not require the use of cutlery. All these qualities make ideal snack sandwiches Low calorie snacks , You can take a picnic or to work.

There is an interesting legend about the origin of sandwiches. It is believed that originally began oil spread on bread is not to improve its taste and nutritional value, and to scrape it with bread caked with mud. Legend has it that the way to deal with pollution of bread offered to Nicolaus Copernicus. Great scientists, of course, was known for "the law of the sandwich", according to which the buttered bread always falls butter side down it. The defenders of the fortress, which has been proposed as an original way to fight infections, followed the advice of Copernicus. Thus it was possible to defeat the disease, and at the same time to invent a new dish that quickly became popular.

Interestingly, the law sandwich, which has long been considered a comic illustration of the imperfections of this world, is a subject of some physicists. Corny slice of bread and butter is devoted to a number of studies. Conclusions pundits still quite controversial: scientific experiments devoted sandwiches incident continues.

Oil has long ceased to be an essential ingredient for sandwiches. Today, the slices of bread smeared soft cheeses and pates, sandwich special weight of the crushed products, and even salads. If oil is used, it is always possible to "dignify" adding herbs, garlic, grated horseradish Horseradish: vigorous root   or various spices. It is important that the sandwiches moist toppings (eg, mayonnaise salads) do not have to prepare in advance - otherwise the bread may be melted, and the dish will look pretty unappetizing.

Later there were closed sandwiches - Sandwiches. They are considered to be the inventor of a Lord Sandwich, who was so venturesome, that did not leave the card table, even during lunch. In order not to spoil cards greasy fingers, he came up to make sandwiches of two slices of bread, which was located between the filling. For closed sandwiches are commonly used thin slices of bread - less than half a centimeter thick.

Over time, there were hot sandwiches. In this age of microwave ovens to cook them a little harder than usual sandwiches, but these foods can quite replace a normal meal. As far as such a replacement would be equivalent - a moot point, but for many hot sandwiches are a real salvation.

If ordinary sandwiches - belonging homely, everyday dishes, the tiny canapes - a festive meal. These tiny sandwiches - a popular banquet snack that combines a low cost price, elegant appearance and taste. In most cases, tapas cooked on the curly pieces of toasted bread. These sandwiches are decorated with greens, sliced ​​vegetables or fruit. Different types of tapas looks very decorative, it is an excellent choice for those who want to cook a sumptuous meal without spending a lot of money.

Useful sandwiches

It is believed that the sandwiches, for that matter, any fast food, can not be attributed to a healthy diet. The combination of great bread and butter nourishes, but its use is highly questionable. Passion sandwiches with butter (and fat cheese, sausage, meatballs Cutlets: a variety of national cuisines   and other fatty foods) certainly lead to the emergence of excess weight.

But there is no reason for despair. Nutritionists recommend simply replace the traditional ingredients for other sandwiches, sandwich and then magically turn into a healthy dish. For example, instead of white bread is recommended to use rye or wheat bread. Suitable and bread with a high content of bran. Such bakery products contain not only calories, but also nutrients: vitamins, minerals, fiber.

"Stuffing" for sandwiches should choose low-fat. Boiled chicken breast - a great option. The fat can be replaced by low-fat pate, homemade. Instead of sausage or ham is advisable to use semi-synthetic baked lean meats, boiled tongue, or all the same chicken breast. Ketchup can replace tomato paste, mayonnaise and - less fat sauces. Cheese is also better to use low-fat. The perfect solution for a sandwich would be useful, for example, the use of cheese or feta.

Adding vegetables and greens decorate any sandwich and enrich its flavor. Slice of tomato or cucumber slices beautifully accentuate the taste of meat, a sprig of parsley and lettuce organically complement the taste of the fish filler. It is not forbidden to cook sandwiches with vegetables only. It may be a vegetable caviar or pickled beets, sun-dried tomatoes and mashed beans with garlic. It is good to add a variety of vegetables and Spreads - smearing the mixture, which are often used instead of butter.

Of course, useful for the preparation of sandwiches is not necessary to fry the bread in the oil. But the dried toasted bread - a great choice, since, according to nutritionists, this bread is better absorbed by the body. You can also use ready-made corn bread, which give the body a minimum calorie and maximum benefit.

Maria Bykov

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