Safari Sandwich (Stephanie da Silva)
This Safari Sandwich is a delightful departure from traditional deli fare, offering a bold blend of sweet and savory flavors. The star of the show is the caramelized ham and pineapple mixture, cooked until golden brown in butter for a rich, sticky texture. This warm filling is nestled onto soft, toasted onion rolls that have been slathered with a tangy chutney-mayonnaise blend, adding a necessary zing to balance the sweetness. Creamy, fresh avocado slices provide a luxurious, cool contrast to the warm ingredients. It’s an exotic yet comforting bite that works perfectly as a unique appetizer for parties or a fun, light lunch. The combination of textures—crunchy roll, soft avocado, and tender ham—makes every bite satisfying. Serve these warm for the best experience, garnished with a sprig of parsley for a pop of color.
Description
This Safari Sandwich is a delightful departure from traditional deli fare, offering a bold blend of sweet and savory flavors. The star of the show is the caramelized ham and pineapple mixture, cooked until golden brown in butter for a rich, sticky texture. This warm filling is nestled onto soft, toasted onion rolls that have been slathered with a tangy chutney-mayonnaise blend, adding a necessary zing to balance the sweetness. Creamy, fresh avocado slices provide a luxurious, cool contrast to the warm ingredients. It’s an exotic yet comforting bite that works perfectly as a unique appetizer for parties or a fun, light lunch. The combination of textures—crunchy roll, soft avocado, and tender ham—makes every bite satisfying. Serve these warm for the best experience, garnished with a sprig of parsley for a pop of color.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tblsp chutney
- 12 ounces sliced ham
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
- 2 tblsp butter
- 4 onion rolls, split and toasted
- 2 avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced
- Fresh parsley sprigs, optional
Directions
- 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and chutney until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the ham slices and pineapple slices, cooking for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and caramelized. Remove from heat.- 3
Split the onion rolls and toast them lightly. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the chutney-mayonnaise mixture on each cut side.- 4
Place a slice of the warm ham on the bottom half of each roll.- 5
Top the ham with 3 or 4 slices of fresh avocado and a slice of the warm pineapple.- 6
Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and any remaining pineapple slices if desired. Serve immediately.NoteFor a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the mayonnaise mixture.
Ensure the ham and pineapple are hot when assembling for the best flavor contrast with the cool avocado.
These sandwiches are best served fresh; the rolls may become soggy if prepared too far in advance.
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