The global love for sandwiches can be credited to their sweet taste and expertise that goes in the process of making them. However, not so many people understand the process of making a sandwich, let alone the types of sandwiches. The essay will focus on one special type called the BLT sandwich with details on how to make it. BLT is an abbreviation for the major ingredients used in making the sandwich which are the Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato. The other major ingredient which has been left out in the abbreviation is bread (Crooker et al. 59).
Ingredients for making the BLT Sandwich
The ingredients are just but an approximation f what can be used to make a reasonable sandwich. These ingredients include a toasted-2 slices thick white bread, three basil leaves, one scallion, salt and pepper to taste, one ripe tomato or beefsteak, two leaves of an iceberg and 1 table spoon. Besides, unsalted water and room temperature are necessities in the process of making the BLT sandwich. Since the sandwich uses mayonnaise, the ingredients for making a half-cup mayonnaise would include one egg yolk, two spoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 table spoon of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, and 1 cup of safflower oil.
Making mayonnaise to be used in the sandwich
Homemade mayonnaise is tasty and to ensure one is as tasty as has been said, the following procedure should be used. First, start by stirring or whisking together mustard, lemon juice, and egg yolk while adding a pinch of salt, preferably, in a bowl. Once the mixture is smooth, proceed to add oil drop by drop until the mixture thickens. The process should continue until the mixture is very thick, ready for the sandwich.
Making the actual BLT Sandwich
A thick mayonnaise paves the way for the making of the BLT Sandwich. The process of making the sandwich is relatively long and requires keenness. First, slice the tomato into four slices then sprinkle the sliced tomato with salt and pepper. After that, put the bacon in a comparatively medium heat using a stove, gas, or any other source of heat while keeping a close watch. Proceed to grill scallions while the bacon is cooking. Grilling should be done until all scallions caramelize. The next procedure is to toast the slices of bread followed by the process of mixing scallions with mayonnaise. Once the toast is ready, spread butter on one side and then proceed to spread the mixed mayonnaise on the other side. The next procedure is one tedious one of stacking. While stacking, add lettuce, basil, bacon, and tomato slices then sprinkle the toasted bread with pepper. Finally, ensure that bacon is added to the other side of the toasted bread and pepper is sprinkled on the mayonnaise side. Wait for about 5 minutes, and then have fun.
Conclusion
A BLT sandwich is a tasty fast food which goes through a long procedure to make. It is important to have the correct recipe and to follow the instructions one after another if there is any imagination of having a tasty sandwich. However, there is no single recipe of making a sandwich as some people may prefer to add ingredients such as avocado, fig jam, and sprouts. The procedure discussed in the essay explicitly explains the recommended ingredients and how a professionally cooked sandwich should look like.
Work Cited
Crooker, Barbara. "BLT." Gastronomica: The Journal of Critical Food Studies
13.2 (2013): 59.
