30 Gourmet Sandwiches #5: Open-Faced Toasted Almond Sandwich

Had a bit of a virus over the weekend (i did that previous recipe before) and im mostly better, my tastebuds are a bit nerfed. Maybe thats a good thing, come again? almond and cheese was it?

Spared no effort getting just the right things for this. Proper fresh sage, fresh lemon, toasted almond flakes, olive oil, and proper parmesan, none of that grana padano stuff im always buying instead. For the crusty bread though, well actually i still have the heels of that loaf in the freezer. Ok that one sounds less impressive. But i think it'll work well!

Almond flakes, sage, lemon juice, and a bit of grated lemon zest from the outside. I don't know how much olive oil to put in this, ill just start with a little bit and add more if i end up with dry powder instead of a paste.

hard to really puree this stuff as it sticks to the sides eagerly, but I think this is fine? it just needs to be spreadable?

This smells really nice already, maybe this will be a good 'un. Well, we still gotta add a cheese that smells like toe jam.

Fancy fancy cheese! Yes i have a cheese flaker. This is probably enough, its a strong flavour.

wow its transformed a bit under the grill! hopefully i haven't overdone it. I like a crispy top though. Im having both slices because.. im hungery.

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A fun and imaginative pairing that I think really works! Mine did come out a bit dry though, i think I should have used more oil. I didn't really get any hints on proportions. I dunno if i'd make this again, but maybe thats just because the ingredients arent something i typically have to hand...  if someone wants something a bit unique though i think it'd be as easy crowd pleaser... cut it into smaller slices and it'd be a great canape!

30 Gourmet Sandwiches #4: Fish Sandwich with Chilli-Lime Dressing

Somethings fishy... oh its the fish.

I picked out a chunky looking white fish fillet (hake), fresh "crusty" rolls, lettuce, tomato, coriander, and some seasonings for a special mayo sauce.

Ok so it says to dredge the fish in cornmeal... i dunno where to get that but i have cornflour. Should I have used breadcrumbs? uhhhh probably... it doesnt look very breaded in the image tho. anyway I also decided based on the image that i should mix the flour with seasonings too, to jazz this fish up a bit! I got salt, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, ginger and amchoor (indian dried mango)!

oh this fish is bigger than I expected, nice. Its frying well in a little oil while i prepare everything else.

I was so tempted to cook the fish in the garlic, but it says to put it straight into the dressing so i guess ill crush 2 cloves straight in a small bowl...

added lime juice, mayonnaise and plenty of chilli powder! i had a hot one and a mild one and i just sort of mixed them, so... now i dont know how hot this will be.

Tasted it, seems good! the zingy garlic and lime comes through. Good job me.

This bread i got yesterday was so fresh.. its starting to go a bit stale already... i think ive accidentally cut it a bit poorly.

slathered on plenty of that mayo sauce and a tidy layer of tomato slices...

Yeah im really regretting how wonkily i cut the bun now...! I still have to fit in lettuce and coriander. Sorry i didnt get a snap of the cooked fish but it looked really good. Things have become chaotic in the kitchen, im trying to hold a sandwich together and its dripping mayonnaise everywhere and I DIDNT SLICE THE LETTUCE YET AAA

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Ah damn this tastes.. really good actually. The spicy crispy fish, tangy lime and tomato, coriander and mayo... these all go together really well. I guess its a lot like the BALT, flavour-wise. I just... i cant say its perfect when i managed to get this many fish crumbs on my carpet. If i picked a baguette and maybe cut it proficiently... maybe that'd make it reach full marks!?