At the lake, at the sea, in the mountains or in the countryside. Dreaming of a trip out of town is legitimate more than ever in these spring days and you will smile at the thought that when we talk about trips, the first thing we at La Cucina Italiana think about is: what do we eat?
And if sometimes the gastronomic itinerary is well delineated between one trattoria and another, in other cases what is needed is a bit of organization. And this is where we talk about one of our favorite packed lunches: the sandwich!
Greedy, simple, easy to carry and always good is the perfect idea to avoid searching for lunch at the last minute or to settle for proposals from the kiosks that are on the street. But since we want to treat it like a real lunch, let's review the basic rules to make it succulent at the right point:
The bread
The basic ingredient is often underestimated. Instead it is very important: it must be fresh, crunchy and it is important to buy it the day before our excursion. Secondly it is important to choose it based on the ingredients we will use for the filling. To avoid mistakes, orient yourself on a classic bread like ciabatta. If you like very soft rolls, opt for oil rolls.
The portions
When you move, you want to eat. To create fun breaks, find the right excuse to take a break or even because being outdoors puts a healthy appetite. Then play ahead and pay a portion for each participant on the trip. Unluckily, you will bring what remains at home.
The balance
When preparing a small hand you run the risk of eating something dry or excessively soaked. So it is important to balance the ingredients by playing with the different textures and treating them with cunning. mozzarella for example, which tends to release a lot of water, must be cut and drained in advance to prevent it from wetting the bread with its milk. In the same way you will treat the tomatoes.
The sauces
Sauces yes or no sauces? Let's say they are mandatory when the stuffing is not rich or moist enough. To avoid the fast food effect, however, we advise spreading just a veil on the top and inside!
And now … it's time to think about recipes! Here our favorite sandwiches to take on a trip.
