Obložené chlebíčky
Obložené chlebíčky ("garnished breads") are a type of open sandwich[1] in Czech, Polish and Slovak cuisines that are often served as an appetizer dish or as a snack.[2][3][4][5] Various toppings and garnishes are used, and they are sometimes sold as a snack food.
Overview
Obložené chlebíčky consist of sliced bread that has butter or another kind of spread on it, atop which a variety of toppings may be added. Toppings used on obložené chlebíčky include various cured meats such as ham, salami and sausage, sliced hard-boiled egg, cheeses, cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, fish paste, salads and various spreads prepared with meat, vegetables or cheeses.[2][3] Some vegetables such as bell pepper, pickle, tomato, radish and parsley may be used as a garnish.[4] Veka or baguette bread may be used in their preparation.[2][6] Obložené chlebíčky are sometimes prepared with the crust of the bread removed.[3] Smaller canapes are called Jednohubky.
Obložené chlebíčky are sometimes sold as a snack food at food stalls during festivals and in bars.[2][6] Some bars in the city of Prague, Czech Republic serve Obložené chlebíčky as a snack.[6]
- Obložené chlebíčky prepared with a spread, ham, hard-boiled egg, red bell pepper, pickle and parsley
See also
References
- Naughton, J. (2014). Colloquial Czech. Colloquial Series. Taylor & Francis. p. 325. ISBN 978-1-317-58338-7.
- Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4.
- Paulus, Roman; Pospíšilová, Iva (December 31, 2012). "Jak správně připravit obložené chlebíčky? Rady od odbornice – Dobrá chuť". Lidovky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- Gujral, Monish (December 23, 2015). "Czech that cheese out when in Prague". The New Indian Express. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- Baláž, P.; Darovec, M.; Trebatická, H. (1976). Slovak for Slavicists. Slovenské pedagogické Nakl. p. 205.
- Rolek, Barbara (January 1, 2010). "How to Cure a Hangover like an Eastern European". About.com Food. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
External links
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