A Slice of Japan
Unveiling the Secrets of Fruit Sandos
Elijah McCall, our esteemed Editorial Recipe Specialist, brings you a delightful dish with a rich history – the Japanese Fruit Sandos. Originating from Japanese coffee shops in the early 1920s, these sandwiches were a staple in fruit parlors across Japan.
Ingredients:
- Milk bread
- Whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
- Fruit of your choice (classics include oranges, strawberries, and kiwi)
Preparation:
- Prepare the whipped cream by combining 2-4 cups of whipping cream with sugar in a large bowl. Use an electric whisk to beat until stiff peaks form (approximately five minutes).
- Add 1-3 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the whipped cream and mix well.
- Trim the crusts off the bread slices using a sharp knife.
- Spoon whipped cream onto one slice of milk bread.
- Arrange the fruit diagonally across the bread slice.
- Top with another slice of milk bread and gently press down.
- Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap, ensuring it's semi-tight. Draw a line across the wrap in the direction of the fruit placement.
- Cut the sandwich in half, remove the plastic wrap, and enjoy your delicious Japanese Fruit Sandos!