Ploughman's Open Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Ploughman's Open Sandwich
Description
This open sandwich layers a buttered rye bread base with Branston Pickle, which adds a sweet and tangy note, followed by fresh watercress contributing peppery crispness. Thin slices of good-quality ham and cheddar cheese provide protein and richness. Fresh slices of cucumber and tomato lend a cool, juicy freshness, and a drizzle of mayonnaise adds creaminess to tie the components together.
The garnish of fanned cocktail gherkins (cornichons) and a sprig of watercress adds a bright finish and extra texture contrast. The sandwich balances savory, tangy, creamy, and fresh flavors in a simple yet satisfying bite.
This sandwich is suitable for a light lunch or snack, offering a variety of flavors and textures that complement each other well.
Using a multi-cheese option like "Five Counties cheese" can add complexity by introducing several English cheese varieties layered together.
Ingredients
- 1 lice rye bread buttered (has to be butter)
- 2 tsp Branston Pickle heaped
- 1 handful watercress plus extra sprig to garnish
- 1 lice ham good quality
- 1 lice cheddar cheese or Five Counties cheese
- 2 lices tomato vine ripened
- 2 lices cucumber
- mayonnaise a good squeeze
- 1 cornichons sliced and fanned, cocktail gerkins, 2
Instructions
- Spread the Branston Pickle over the buttered rye bread and then top with the watercress, ham and cheese.
- Next layer on alternate slices of cucumber and tomato and then drizzle with a good squeeze of mayonnaise.
- Finish with a fanned cocktail gherkin and a sprig of watercress.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Five Counties cheese blends Derby, Red Leicester, Cheshire, Double Gloucester, and Cheddar for complex flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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