The chori It is an Argentine classic that crosses borders. Some years ago the specialized press began to pay attention to this popular Argentine sandwich and now an important news site places it in a ranking along with the best in the world.
The particular gastronomic guide published by the site CNN values the chori among the 23 richest sandwiches on the planet, qualifying it as informal and substantial, assuring that “it is best enjoyed hot on the grill”.
This complete and somewhat subjective list is led by the Mexican Pambazo, while the Italian tramezzino and the Middle Eastern shawarma complete the Top 3. The complete ranking:
1.Pambazo, Mexico
It is stuffed with potatoes and chorizo. It is a street food sandwich that is consumed in Veracruz and Puebla. It is said that it was inspired by the shape of a Mexican volcano. The bread is red thanks to soaking in spicy guajillo sauce, details the Infobae site.
2.Tramezzino, Italy
Triangles of white bread in the style of English tea with different flavors: olives and tuna, eggs and vegetables or even ham with truffle. It is enjoyed in the Turn area.
3.Shawarma, Middle East
Thinly sliced meat, stacked in a cone shape, and grilled on a slowly rotating vertical spit. Originally made with lamb, it is now also made with chicken, turkey, beef, or veal.
4.Bnh m, Vietnam
Typical Vietnamese cuisine sandwich made with a white bread baguette and rice flour. Contains some pickled carrots, daikon, onions, cilantro, and either meat or tofu. Popular bnh m fillings include pork, patty, chicken, and peas.
5. Muffaletta, New Orleans (USA)
It is a sandwich made with a type of round Sicilian bread with sesame, stuffed with cold cuts, cheeses and a type of olive and pickle salad, originally from New Orleans.
6.Chivito, Uruguay
It is a grilled beef sandwich with lettuce, tomato and egg. “Stacked on a bun that’s similar to a hamburger or ciabatta bun, the chivito is usually topped with a fried egg, just to make sure you don’t leave hungry,” the post describes.
7.Pan bagnat, France
Traditional from the Nice region, it is made with the ingredients of the Nice salad. It consists of anchovies, raw vegetables, boiled egg, olives and olive oil. It is made with a ball-shaped bread, made especially for this use.
8.Smrrebrd, Denmark
It is one of the most characteristic dishes of Danish cuisine. It consists of a slice of black bread with butter and various cold ingredients that are made available to the diner. There are dozens of combinations, ranging from curried or pickled herring and small pink shrimp to sliced boiled eggs and roast beef on a layer of butter.
9. Spatlo, South Africa
Also known as kota or skhambane, it’s a beloved carb-laden street food uniquely South African. It is made from a hollowed-out quarter loaf of bread, filled with a variety of ingredients, often chips, cheese, sausage, and spicy atchar sauce.
10. Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich, Canada
“The finest briskets used in a true Montreal smoked meat sandwich are said to be soaked for up to two weeks in brine and savory flavorings like coriander, peppercorn and garlic before being smoked and hand-sliced for the eternal glory of the sandwich”, details the publication.
They complete the Top 20
11.Po’boy, New Orleans, USA
12.Fricass, Tunisia
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13.Cuban sandwich, Cuba/United States
14. Cucumber sandwich, UK
15.Chip Butty, UK
16.Katsu sando, Japan
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17.Reuben, USA
18.Croque monsieur/madame, France
19.Philly cheesesteak, Philadelphia, United States
20.Broodje Haring, The Netherlands
What did they say about the chori
In 22nd place in the ranking appears the Argentine chori: “Chorizo sprinkled with mustard and chimichurri sauce are the tasty ingredients of this classic Argentine snack whose name is a mixture of chorizo (sausage) and bread. It is believed that the origins of choripán date back to to the country’s gauchos, known for their barbecued steaks.But today, the casual, hearty sandwich is found beyond Buenos Aires and the Andes at food trucks, football games and restaurants throughout South America. Best enjoyed hot on the grill.”
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