Gourmet
Ham Sandwich Recipe
This very simple ham sandwich recipe is equally suited to an elegant afternoon tea party, or for a wholesome lunch-time treat. You can adjust the proportions of ham, mustard and parmesan to suit your own taste. Use only good quality, fat free ham, preferably honey glazed, which has been very thinly carved.
This delicious ham sandwich recipe is very quick and easy to prepare, but to achieve gourmet quality, always follow the same basic tips which apply to the making of all fancy tea sandwiches: - Wherever possible, use unsalted butter. This way you are in control of the seasoning.
- Always source the freshest and very best possible ingredients.
- Use bread that is pre-sliced, medium or thin. Again freshness is essential.....only buy it on the day you tend to use it. And choose a variety of breads to add color, textures and variation.
- Do not overfill the sandwiches as ideally they should be no more than 2 bites in size.
- Always remove and discard the crusts.
- Don't make the sandwiches any earlier than is absolutely essential. Where the sandwiches are not being served immediately wrap the UNCUT sandwiches in stacks in the bread wrappers and refrigerate. Cut and remove the crusts just before serving.
- Cut into a variety of shapes. Oblong, square, triangular or octagonal (square with the corners trimmed).
- Never leave the sandwiches open and exposed at room temperature for more than 30 minutes. Far better to keep some fresh sandwiches in the refrigerator as described above, and top up as required.
Ham Sandwich Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Enough for approximately 30 to 40 bite size sandwiches
12oz (325g) best quality, thinly sliced ham
1 loaf brown bread, thin-sliced
1 stick (4oz) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 level dessertspoon wholegrain mustard
2 scallions (spring onions) very finely sliced
2oz (50g) Parmig1ano Reggiano shavings
salt and freshly milled black pepper
METHOD
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, mustard and sliced scallions. Season to taste with salt and freshly milled black pepper.
- Spread one side of each slice of bread with the butter.
- Cover each side of half of the bread slices with a layer of the thinly sliced ham. Sprinkle over the parmesan shavings and season with a little freshly milled black pepper.
- Lay a slice of buttered bread over the top of each sandwich and press down lightly.
- Trim the crusts off each sandwich. Now cut them into either 3 rectangles, 4 triangles, 4 squares or 4 octagonals (squares with the corners trimmed off).
- Arrange the sandwiches neatly on a serving platter and garnish lightly with sprigs of watercress. Serve immediately.
This ham sandwich recipe is at its best when made using honey baked ham. If that's not available, it's also excellent prepared with best quality, pre-packed wafer thin ham available from all good delis and grocery stores.
This sandwich recipe is perfect as part of the menu for an afternoon tea party. You may also like to take a look at my sandwich recipes for cucumber and mint, smoked salmon and dill cream cheese, or chicken mayonnaise and pine nuts.
Enjoy!
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