The preparation of the mixed sandwich or bikini – as it is known in Catalonia – is apparently very simple. But if we want a truly tasty result, there are a series of keys that will make the difference. The goal to achieve perfection is for the bread to be crispy, for the interior to be juicy and for the cheese to be well melted.
However, chances are that at least one of the slices of bread in your sandwich will become soft by the time you transfer it from the frying pan or sandwich maker to the plate. This happens because the heat of the bread is transformed into steam that is ‘locked’ by the plate, turning into moisture that softens the sandwich. Here’s the trick so that this doesn’t ruin your delicacy.
Professional chef Sonny Hurrell has been in charge of spreading the word about this simple but effective trick that will significantly improve your sandwiches. Under the alias @thatdude_cancook, she has 355 thousand followers on Instagram who closely follow her recipes and practical advice.
So that the steam does not soften the bread of your sandwich, you will only need two chopsticks – like those used in Asian food or similar – or a pair of cutlery. Place the chopsticks or cutlery on both sides of the plate and, when you remove the sandwich from the heat, place it carefully on them, so that they act as a kind of support that allows the heat of the lower slice to dissipate without creating that steam. that moistens the plate.
It is very simple, but it does its job and will ensure that your sandwich retains that pleasant crunchy texture on the bread. The chef exemplifies it with the melted cheese sandwich so revered in the United States but, of course, you can apply this tip to the mixed or bikini, as well as any other sandwich for which the bread has to be toasted.
