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How Cultures Around the World Turn Anything Into a Sandwich

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I’ve always been obsessed with sandwiches not just because they’re delicious (which, duh), but because they show up everywhere in the world, just in their own unique way. So I decided to explore how different cultures take the simple idea of “stuff between bread” and turn it into something totally their own.

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recipetineats.com
Banh Mi

My spicy, crunchy, and slightly chaotic crush. Think pickled veggies, grilled meats, and a French baguette that slaps harder than a teleserye plot twist. It’s East meets West and somehow… it works. Like, soulmate material.

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feelgoodfoodie.net
Shawarma Wrap

This one’s got that mysterious, late-night energy. Spices? Fire. Garlic sauce? Divine. It’s like the sandwich you meet at 2AM and think about forever. No regrets.

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cyprus-mail.com
Arepa

Cornbread queen. Stuffed with meats, cheese, avocado. Whatever your soul needs that day. She’s warm, versatile, and definitely a comfort sandwich. 10/10 would hug again.

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skandibaking.com
Smørrebrød

An open-faced work of art. She’s organized, elegant, and definitely has a Pinterest-worthy lifestyle. Eats with a fork and knife. Big “I read poetry by candlelight” energy.

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justonecookbook.com
Katsu Sando

Soft, fluffy bread. Crispy pork cutlet. Minimalist, aesthetic, and lowkey a perfectionist, basically the sandwich version of a Studio Ghibli character. You think it’s quiet, but it packs a punch.

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seriouseats.com
Chip Butty

Imagine carbs… inside carbs… wrapped in more carbs. That’s the chip butty. Literally just fries (sorry, chips) stuffed into buttered white bread. No meat, no greens, just pure starchy serotonin. It’s giving rainy day energy, tracksuit vibes, and unapologetic comfort. Not fancy. Not trying to be. And that’s exactly why it slaps.

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portosbakery.com
Medianoche

The late-night lover of the sandwich world. Built like a Cuban (ham, roast pork, Swiss, pickles, mustard), but on soft, sweet egg bread that hits different at midnight after a long night of dancing. She’s warm, a little sweet, a little salty, and 100% ready to vibe ’til sunrise.

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allrecipes.com
Panini

The suave, well-dressed Italian bae who always smells like espresso and olive oil. Crispy on the outside, melty and romantic on the inside mozzarella, prosciutto, tomatoes, pesto, whatever your heart desires. This sandwich isn’t just food, it’s a mood. Perfectly grilled, effortlessly cool, probably listens to jazz and calls you bella.

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thespruceeats.com
Cemita

The bold baddie from Puebla that’s absolutely stacked. We’re talkin’ crispy milanesa (breaded meat), avocado, chipotle, Oaxacan cheese, papalo (a super fragrant herb), and all of it sandwiched in this big, fluffy sesame bun with main character energy.

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grillseeker.com
Choripán

It’s literally grilled chorizo in bread. No drama, just flavor. Rustic, bold, and the type to bring you to a BBQ and charm your whole family.

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healthysimpleyum.com
Torta

Overstuffed in the best way possible. Beans, meats, jalapeños, avocado, all living in harmony. A sandwich that doesn’t play small. She’s the moment.