French Toast Sandwich Recipe

French Toast Sandwich Photo: Jackie Cameron

“A French-toast sandwich, filled with carved gammon and finely sliced pecorino with a spicy tomato relish, is always impressive. It’s a grand way to start a weekend.”

— Jackie Cameron

French Toast Sandwich Recipe

Yields: 1

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Bread

• 20 ml salted Butter

• 50 g sliced Gammon

• 15 g Pecorino sliced

• 45 ml Sunflower Oil

• 1 whole Eggs

Method:

1. Butter two slices of bread, layer the gammon and pecorino within the sandwich as you normally would when making a sandwich.

2. Heat a pan, add oil.

3. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture and allow slight absorption.

4. Slowly fry the sandwich in the heated oil until the cheese is melted within. Serve with spicy tomato relish.

Spicy Tomato Relish

Yields: about 80 ml

Ingredients:

• 5ml Salted Butter

• 5ml Sunflower Oil

• 45 g White Onions

• 1 clove Garlic

• 12o g Tomatoes

• 5 ml Tomato Paste

• Hot Durban Masala to taste

• 5 Cumin seeds

• Rosemary for flavour, chopped

• 3ml White Wine Vinegar

Method:

1. Heat a saucepan, add butter and oil followed by onions and garlic-caramelise well.

2. Add tomatoes and cook well, then add tomato paste and spices. Reduce down until thick and chunky.

3. Finish with rosemary and white wine vinegar.

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