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The Ultimate Tomato Sandwich

The summer classic with a few twists.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 heirloom tomato, cut into thick slices
  • 2 slices white bread (challah, milk bread, brioche)
  • kewpie mayo
  • chili crisp
  • chives, finely chopped
  • flaky sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • olive oil, optional

Instructions
 

  • Before you do anything, cut your tomato into thick slices and place them on a paper towel. Sprinkle with a little bit of flaky salt and let them sit for a few minutes (5 should be enough). Blot away the excess moisture with a paper towel. Salting helps draw out excess moisture, which helps prevent a soggy sandwich and concentrates the tomato's flavor.
  • Meanwhile, toast the bread to your liking. I like doing that on a skillet with a little bit of olive oil or butter. Either way, let it cool for a little bit while you chop your chives or something.
  • Slather one slice of bread with kewpie. I like a light layer, but use your own judgment. 
  • Layer as many tomato slices you can on top of one slice of toast. Sprinkle generously with flaky salt and drizzle with chili crisp.
  • Garnish with black pepper and chopped chives. Top with the other piece of toast, cut vertically, diagonally, or not all. Eat immediately, with a side of napkins preferably, and enjoy those summer juices running down your chin. 

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@heythereannao

toasted challah, kewpie mayo, thick sliced tomatoes, chili crisp, flaky salt, black pepper and chives. So good!!🍅

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Keyword sandwich, summer, tomatoes