Hot Hazel open sandwich
Bread – one slice of sandwich bread or hot dog bun sliced in half
Tomato – half (finely chopped)
Garlic – two small pods (finely chopped)
Hazelnut praline / Nutella / chocolate sauce – 10 g
Shredded cheese (preferably mozzarella) – 20 g
Tabasco sauce – few drops
Olives & jalapeños – 4-5 pieces
Basil leaves – for plating
Olive oil – 2 tsp
Seasoning – as required
Method:
- Toss finely chopped garlic pod, tomato in olive oil.
- Spread it on a slice of bread.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese, top it with olives & jalapeños and heat in a microwave till the cheese melts, or in a pre-heated baking oven for 8 mins at 150 C.
- Add few drops of Tabasco sauce for a spicy tangy twist
- Top it off with hazelnut paste or Nutella to bring a sweet twist to the sandwich.
This recipe has been a super hit at Cafe Infusions at Ram Nagar in Coimbatore and can be made into different variants based on the availability of the ingredients. Mushrooms, ghee instead of olive oil, green chilli, eggs are other ingredients that can be used in this sandwich. Tabasco sauce is optional and can be replaced with soy sauce or green chilli sauce based on individual preferences. Simple chocolate sauce made by melting chocolate can be used instead of hazelnut praline or Nutella.
The recipe is a quick snack for kids and elders. It is a good healthy breakfast option with dark chocolate or cacao nibs. It also goes well as a snack with green tea or coffee.
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