What 23 Sandwiches Look Like Around The World

Thank you. Sandwiches. Food historians believe this portable meal was popularized in England in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Apparently, he ordered a cook to prepare an easy-to-eat meal for him so he could play freely. It is unlikely that he or his cook were the first to put food among the bread. This concept existed long before, and even today variations can be seen around the

world

. So, let's take a

look

at some of the

sandwiches

you should try when traveling the

world

. Vietnamese bánh mì is a French baguette filled with roast chicken or pork and infused with savory ingredients such as cucumber slices, chili pepper, cilantro, sour pickled daikon and carrot, mayonnaise and Maggi sauce.

For many years, bánh mì has been a staple street food in Vietnam. French culture, including the French baguette, has greatly influenced Vietnamese culture due to the French occupation and colonization of Vietnam between the 17th and 20th centuries. The Vietnamese version of the French baguette is a little fluffier. Similar to Vietnam's bánh mì, this Laotian sandwich also uses the French baguette. Khao jee can be found in almost every corner of Laos. It is filled with pork belly, ham, tomato, lettuce, carrot, cheese and spicy sauce. Dönor kebab is a must-have snack in Türkiye. Pieces of seasoned meat are skewered on a rotating spit and roasted vertically.

Traditionally, lamb is the preferred meat, but today other meats such as beef are used. The meat is cut from the rotisserie and placed between bread, topped with roasted vegetables, sauces, cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice. You can find many variations of dönor kebab throughout Europe, especially in Germany. Berlin is full of food stalls selling Turkish

sandwiches

. In the 1960s, Turkish citizens emigrated to Germany as workers. Turkish immigrant Kadir Nurman is credited with creating the sandwich during the 1970s in Berlin, although it is likely that a similar concept also existed in Turkey. While their origins are unclear, it's safe to say that our love for dönor kebab is very clear, due to the fact that they are available all over the world.

And since we're talking about love, this next sandwich is one of my favorites because I grew up eating it. If you like roast pork, you have to try it on Cuban bread, which is like a crusty baguette. It's layered with ham, cheese, pickles, mustard, and a little garlic, if you're feeling fancy. The Cuban sandwich, or Cuban, is actually not even from Cuba. Yes, it was created in Tampa, Florida, by Cuban immigrants. But the influence of Cuba's love for roast pork shines through in this creation. However, if you're

look

ing for a sandwich that actually originated in Cuba, try a midnight.

It is almost identical to Cuban, except that the bread is sweet and egg-based. You have to try the popular katsu sando from Japan. This sandwich is typically made with breaded and fried pork chops, a few pieces of cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce between two slices of Japanese milk bread. Nowadays you can use any type of protein, such as Wagyu beef, egg salad or fish. Mr. Katsu, from Southern California, serves a 17-layer version of pork katsu sando. This popular omelet sandwich has made its mark in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. You can find roti johns sold at street stalls in these three countries.

A mixture of eggs, minced meat, onion and cheese is spread on a griddle. Place an open baguette on top and toast it on the tortilla until the outside of the sandwich is crispy. Garnishes like sambal sauce, ketchup and mayonnaise can be added on top for more flavor. Americans eat 300 million sandwiches every day. And according to a YouGov poll, America's favorite sandwich? The grilled cheese. Now, I can honestly say that I've traveled the world in search of good cheese, so I can appreciate a solid grilled cheese sandwich. We're here at Murray's Cheese, which my friend and co-producer Herrine Ro voted as the best place to get a grilled cheese sandwich in New York City.

Grilled cheese became an American classic after the 1920s. Sliced ​​white bread and processed cheese became available, and soon American families began cooking them in their homes. But this comfort food went beyond the domestic sphere. It was found in cookbooks published by the government during World War II and diners also began advertising it on menus. So, Murray's Cheese has basically perfected the grilled cheese sandwich by taking a special blend of cheese and butter and then sandwiching it between crusty bread. Oh my God. Calling all cheese lovers! This Brazilian sandwich is called bauru. Slices of roast beef and melted cheese are placed between a French roll along with tomatoes and pickles.

Chinese steamed gua bao is a traditional favorite. It originated in Fuzhou and became popular in Taiwan when Fuzhounese immigrants brought it. A steamed flat bao is folded over braised pork with sweet peanuts and cilantro leaves. As you can see, this is much more than a sandwich. Portuguese francesinha is normally eaten with a knife and fork. In the late 1950s, a Frenchman living in Portugal named Daniel Silva created the sandwich. Francisinha translates as "little French lady." It is usually made with a pile of ham, steak, sausage, egg and cheese and topped with a spicy sauce. In Guyana, this sandwich is a favorite for parties and road trips.

The quick recipe is ideal for any occasion, really. Cheese spread is more than just cheese between bread. Instead, sharp cheddar cheese is grated and mixed with butter, mayonnaise, pepper, mustard, garlic, and pepper sauce. The creamy finish is spread between two slices of white bread. And since we are talking about spreads, India has a similar opinion. The chutney sandwich is a striking green or red paste placed between two slices of bread. For the green chutney mix, use fresh coriander and green chillies. Red chillies are used for the red cream spread. It is said that Uruguay has some of the best meat in the world.

Chivito is a meat sandwich enjoyed throughout the South American country. It is also the national dish of Uruguay. According to legend, an Argentine tourist entered a restaurant asking for a goat sandwich. The chef did not eat goat meat and instead grilled a thin piece of fillet. Current variations include toppings such as cheese, eggs, bacon, peppers, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes. It is also popular in Argentina, where it is known as lomito. Uruguay likes meat sandwiches, as does Chile. This sandwich is called chacarero. A bun contains a thin churrasco steak with tomatoes, green beans, peppers and mayonnaise. Senegal's ndambe is a spicy bean sandwich.

Black-eyed peas, which are actually beans, are seasoned with beef and spread between a loaf of bread. Lentils are sometimes used instead. This type of sandwich is usually eaten for breakfast and is sold by street vendors throughout Senegal. Sabich, originally from Israel, is a pita bread filled with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, salad, amba and many other sauces. The sabich is actually an Iraqi-Israeli hybrid. When Iraqi Jewish refugees settled in Israel in the 1940s and 1950s, they brought traditions such as eating hard-boiled eggs, potatoes and eggplants on the Sabbath. Today, sabich is a popular street food sold by street vendors in Israel and is still eaten on the Sabbath.

So the UK is known for its love of crisps, so why not make them into a sandwich? A chip butty is simply thick-cut fried chips sandwiched between two slices of buttered white bread. Sauces such as mayonnaise and ketchup are added for flavor. You can find chip butty in English fish and chip shops. South Africans like hot chips stuffed with foot-long pieces. But this foot long is for sharing. The Gatsby sandwich is usually cut into four portions and served as a long loaf filled with chips, polony and achar. Today, there are many variations of the Gatsby sandwich available throughout Cape Town.

This Finnish sandwich is called porilainen. A thick slice of pork sausage is placed between two slices of white bread. The burger sandwich includes onion, pickles, garlic and your choice of seasoning. The arepa, eaten in both Venezuela and Colombia, is a small bag of corn flour that is roasted, fried or baked and filled with an endless number of ingredients. Traditionally, arepas are cooked on flat griddles. They can be served with shredded meat, such as chicken or beef, or with soft white cheese. It is a popular street food in both countries and can be eaten at any time of the day.

This Danish sandwich comes in many, many combinations. Smorrebrod is basically an open sandwich. Its main ingredients include spreads such as butter, sausages, seafood and chives. It is usually garnished with lemon and herbs. It can probably get messy, so feel free to eat it with a knife and fork. Trinidad and Tobago's sponge cake and shark are quite iconic for the sister islands. The baked bread, or fried flatbread, is filled with a fusion of fried shark, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and coleslaw. Sauces like garlic sauce, mustard, pepper sauce, and mango chutney add flavor. This spicy snack is sold on stalls in Pakistan, day and night.

The bun kebab looks like a hamburger, and the hamburger is usually chicken, beef or egg tortillas. The burger is fried and served with onion and chutney. Okay, that was a lot of sandwiches, but it just goes to show how important this portable food is to so many cultures around the world. So which was your favorite and

what

other global foods would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below.