Sardine sandwich

This sardine sandwich puts a new spin on the Japanese sandwich with simple, well-balanced ingredients. The sardines, seasoned with a hint of wasabi and lemon, add a bold flavor that’s balanced by the creaminess of the avocado and the freshness of the cucumber.

Easy to make at home, this sardine sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic, or a fast but tasty meal.

Author

iRASSHAi

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

1

Category

Main course

Kitchen

Japanese

Ingredients

• 2 slices of shokupan-style white bread
• ½ ripe avocado
• 3 to 4 lettuce leaves
• 2 to 3 thin slices of cucumber
• A few shiso sprouts or sprouted seeds
• 1 can of sardines
• 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• The juice of ½ a lemon
• 1 teaspoon of wasabi powder
• 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
• A few sprigs of chopped chives
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Coarsely mash the sardines in a bowl.
2. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, rice vinegar, wasabi, and chives.
3. Mix until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Slice the avocado into thin slices.
5. Slice the cucumber into thin strips and wash the lettuce leaves.
6. Spread the sardine mixture generously on a slice of bread.
7. Add the avocado slices, cucumber, lettuce, and sprouts.
8. Top with the second slice of bread.
9. Gently press the sandwich, then cut it in half.
10. Now all you have to do is enjoy it!