Sandwich is one of the quickest, easiest, and most delicious snacks to relish when hunger pangs strike. All you need are two slices of bread, a spread of your choice, and some vegetables or meat, and your sandwich is ready to be eaten. Doesn’t that sound like a perfect meal? No wonder sandwiches have become a mainstay across breakfast tables at home as well as on restaurant menus. But have you come across a fruit sandwich? Well, it has been going viral on the internet, and netizens seem amazed.
The Japanese fruit sandwich, also known as Japanese Sando, has been trending on Instagram since the past few days, and for all the right reasons. It is a wholesome, fulfilling meal that can be savoured as a snack or enjoyed as a dessert. What’s even more exciting is that it is super easy to put together. No wonder, a number of food bloggers and chefs have created the Japanese fruit sandwich in their own kitchens, and shared videos and pictures of it online. Take a look:
Some might think that sandwiches as a dessert don’t quite go well, but if netizens are to be believed, you’ll surely enjoy this Japanese fruit sandwich. Wondering how to make it at home? You just need to cut some fruits of your choice and keep them aside. You can pick strawberries, oranges, kiwi, or even mangoes. Now, take two slices of soft and fluffy milk bread, and spread some cream cheese on it. Add the fruits and layer them with yoghurt for the additional creamy texture. Now, cut it diagonally and serve the delicious sandwiches for breakfast. These won’t just be tasty but also super pretty to look at. A unique dish for your guests too. The use of milk bread and yoghurt, along with cream cheese, gives these sandwiches a smooth texture, while the fruits add a sweet and tart bit.
Wondering where this recipe came from? It isn’t a recent invention, and goes back to the time when fruit used to be a luxury in Japan. Fruit stores opened in many business districts and train stations during 1912-1926, so that these fruits can be purchased as gift items for special occasions, according to the Japanese Food Guide. Fruit parlours attached to these fruit stores in Japan served various fruit dishes to customers. This is when the Japanese fruit sandwiches came into being. Interesting, isn’t it?