Sándwiches de Miga (Argentine Crustless Tea Sandwiches)
Local name: Sándwiches de miga
In short: Soft white bread with the crusts cut off, layered with ham, cheese, tomato and lettuce, and cut into small party fingers. It takes about 30 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 2 h
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 360 kcal
Sándwiches de miga are the sandwiches of Argentine birthday parties, afternoon teas and office meetings: very thin, soft, crustless white bread layered with ham, cheese and sometimes tomato, lettuce or egg. The name refers to miga, the soft crumb of the bread. Sandwiches are built in two or three layers, cut into small rectangles and stacked on a platter under a damp cloth. They are served cold, and they are best made a few hours ahead so the bread softens and the fillings settle.
Instructions
- Trim the crusts from the bread with a serrated knife. Lay out all 12 slices and spread one side of each with butter.
- Build 4 stacks. For each, set a slice buttered side up and layer on a quarter of the ham and cheese. Cover with a second slice, buttered side up.
- Spread the second slice with a little mayonnaise. Add a quarter of the tomato slices, a pinch of salt and 2 lettuce leaves.
- Top with a third slice, buttered side down, and press gently so the layers hold together.
- Wrap the stacks in a damp kitchen towel, then in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- With a serrated knife, cut each stack into 4 small rectangles. Arrange on a platter and serve cold.
Tips
- Use very soft, thin-sliced white bread. Firm or whole grain bread cracks when you trim and cut it, and does not give the melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- Other classic fillings are hard-boiled egg with olives, tuna with mayonnaise, and hearts of palm with cheese. Dry any wet ingredients well first.
Questions and answers
How far ahead can I make sándwiches de miga?
Up to 1 day. Wrap them well in a damp towel and plastic so they stay soft, and keep them in the fridge until serving. Add the tomato as close to serving time as you can.
Can I freeze sándwiches de miga?
It is not recommended. The tomato and lettuce turn watery and the bread gets damp after thawing. Make them fresh the day you need them.
What bread is used for sándwiches de miga?
A special thin, soft, crustless loaf called pan de miga. Soft white sandwich bread with the crusts trimmed is a good substitute.
How long does it take to make Sándwiches de Miga (Argentine Crustless Tea Sandwiches)?
About 30 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sándwiches de Miga (Argentine Crustless Tea Sandwiches)?
About 360 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 360 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
