The Classic French Sandwich that's Literally Just Ham and Butter
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- 02 Feb 2023
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There's more to French food than just haute cuisine. Although a surplus of ingredients and fancy techniques can yield culinary masterpieces, according to Escoffier, a handful of high-quality ingredients can function just the same. Highlighting wholesome ingredients and letting flavor speak for itself, the French jambon-beurre or Parisien (per Vice) is the ultimate expression of "less is more."
Like the perfect piece of buttered toast or basic fried egg, nothing beats a sandwich that's frill-free. At its core, the jambon-beurre is made with only three ingredients: bread, butter, and ham. However, not just any bread, butter, or ham should be used — quality is key. Following a recipe shared by NYT Cooking, a proper Parisien should be made by slicing an artisanal French baguette (ideally, freshly baked or toasted) lengthwise, and spreading a thick layer of high-fat, salted French butter onto the bread, followed by a few layers of silky Jambon de Paris, a French-style, wet-cured ham.
Although you could take some creative liberties and add a swipe of zesty mustard or a couple of crunchy cornichons, purists will insist the sandwich doesn't need anything else. However, given its seeming lack of complexity, it's fair to wonder why the jambon-beurre has remained one of France's must-try dishes. Read More…
