FILIPINO-STYLE BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
Breakfast is hugely important in Filipino culture, a legacy of the country's rich agricultural past, when farmworkers ate large morning meals to get through the day. Accordingly, the morning after Thanksgiving, the brothers Chad and Chase Valencia - who own the Filipino restaurant Lasa in Los Angeles's Chinatown - make breakfast sandwiches for their family out of leftover asado (a salty-sour pork dish), ham or turkey. The sandwiches are endlessly customizable: Chase mixes the asado and its accompanying sauce into the eggs, like a scramble, to become the base of the sandwich, while Chad crowns his with a fried egg. But the constants are the queso de bola, a nutty Filipino cheese (similar to Edam cheese) served during the holidays that melts elegantly atop the meat, and pan de sal, a slightly squishy, yeasted roll whose sweetness stands up to all the savory components of the sandwich. Both the cheese and the pan de sal are readily available at many Asian grocery stores, and well worth getting to make superior sandwiches.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, sandwiches, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Slice the pan de sal in half and slather mayonnaise on both cut sides of the rolls.
- Place cut sides down on the heated pan and toast until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. (You may need to do this in batches.) Remove from pan and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, reheat asado with enough sauce to bring to a simmer. Alternatively, if using ham or turkey, add 1 tablespoon butter and cook ham or turkey slices until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes each side. (You may need to do this in batches, adding more butter if necessary.)
- When the asado comes to a simmer or while the ham or turkey is heating, fry the eggs in a separate pan: Heat a large nonstick pan on medium-low and add 1 tablespoon butter. Break eggs into pan and cook just until egg whites are fully set. Season with salt.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place the meat on the bottom half of the roll and top with a slice of cheese, a fried egg and the top bun. Repeat with remaining sandwiches and serve.
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Pankaj Zadav
[email protected]These breakfast sandwiches are a must-try for anyone who loves Filipino food. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.
wasii ji
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Filipino food, but these sandwiches were surprisingly good. I especially loved the sweet Filipino sausage.
Teodor Ivanoff
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The sandwiches were so easy to make and they were a big hit.
Yogarani Rani
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover rice and eggs. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their breakfast.
Please Me
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Mulungi Shadia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwiches turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Almas55 Almas
[email protected]These breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day. They're filling and satisfying, and the flavors are amazing.
Dithemo Otlaleng
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Filipino food, but these sandwiches were surprisingly good. I especially loved the sweet Filipino sausage.
Johnathan Mitchell
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The sandwiches were so easy to make and they were a big hit.
Ragheez Jutt
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover rice and eggs. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their breakfast.
Jahanzaib khan Mithani
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
andile dube
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwiches turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Marian Ngagba
[email protected]These breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day. They're filling and satisfying, and the flavors are amazing.
Besong Tambe
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Filipino food, but these sandwiches were surprisingly good. The eggs were fluffy and the sausage was flavorful.
Sujana Dahal
[email protected]Wow! These sandwiches are amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the bread is perfectly toasted.
SHAWAL ALI
[email protected]I made these for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I used longganisa sausage and it was the perfect addition.
Sopon Rana
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also love that it's so versatile - you can add any of your favorite breakfast toppings.
Tim Steiner
[email protected]These breakfast sandwiches were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast. I especially loved the combination of the sweet Filipino sausage and the tangy eggs.