Use Two Hands: BNE’s Top Sandwich Connoisseurs On Mastering The Art Of The Perfect Sanga
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It’s hard to escape the sandwich mania gripping Brisbane’s foodie scene with countless delis opening their doors to feed hungry locals. But what makes a truly great sandwich? We asked Brisbane’s top sandwich connoisseurs how to master the art of creating the perfect sanga. Making great sandwiches is their bread and butter, after all.
Chef Marcello
Ham on Rye
Why do you think there’s been a sandwich resurgence in Brisbane recently?
Sandwiches are great, chefs get to experiment with different types of bread, fillings, and condiments. The sandwich trend has been popular over the past few years in Sydney and Melbourne. Recently, Brisbane has picked up on changing food trends and locals are craving the sense of nostalgia that sandwiches provide.
What’s your favourite sandwich on offer at Ham on Rye?
The Tuna Fresh. It’s fresh, clean, and crunchy with a generous and creamy tuna mixture. It’s a perfect option for a quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch.
What’s the most important ingredient in creating the perfect sandwich?
It’s about finding the perfect ratio, size of bread, right amount of sauce, and ensuring the sandwich is not dry, not too saucy, not too meaty, etc. Finding the balance for some of our sandwiches to ensure the cheese is perfectly melted, but the bread isn’t too toasted. Consistency is key.
What makes your sandwiches unique?
We carefully develop our own recipes based on the classics we all know and love. What really makes our sandwiches is passion, dedication, and attention to detail which we put into every one.
Taylor Helsop
Toastbuds
Why do you think there’s been a sandwich resurgence in Brisbane recently?
During Covid lockdowns, ‘grab and go’ food became a necessity. We found toasties were a really good way to provide people with tasty food that was quick, easy to eat anywhere, and tasted great!
What’s your favourite sandwich on offer at Toastbuds?
The classic Ham & Cheese! We usually add a few twists like adding pickles, and mustard and dill seared into the crust. Nothing beats the nostalgia of a trusty ham and cheese sanga!
What’s the most important ingredient in creating the perfect toasted sandwich?
Mayonnaise on the outside. Using mayonnaise allows us to increase the cooking temperature and get the best sear possible!
What makes your sandwiches unique?
Our motto is ‘simple stuff, done well’. We try to focus on making sure every toastie we produce is balanced by ensuring it has a little kick of sweetness and acidity to cut through that delicious gooey cheese!
