Spaghetti sandwich facts for kids
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Have you ever thought about putting spaghetti in a sandwich? Well, the spaghetti sandwich is exactly that! In Australia, it's sometimes called a spaghetti jaffle. It's a tasty sandwich made with cooked spaghetti, a yummy sauce, and bread.
You can find this unique snack in places like Tokyo, Japan, especially near subway stations. It has also been sold at the Target Field baseball park in the U.S. and in some American restaurants.
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How to Make a Spaghetti Sandwich
Making a spaghetti sandwich is quite simple! You start with cooked spaghetti and your favorite sauce. Sometimes, people use leftover spaghetti from a previous meal.
You can choose to keep the spaghetti long or chop it into smaller pieces. Often, butter or margarine is spread on the bread slices first. You can use different types of bread, like a bread roll, regular sliced bread, or even garlic bread.
To make it even tastier, you might add extra ingredients. These can include cheeses like grated Parmesan cheese. Spices such as garlic powder and oregano also add flavor. You can enjoy a spaghetti sandwich cold, or you can heat it up. Some people even use a sandwich maker to cook it until it's warm and crispy.
Spaghetti Sandwiches Around the World
This interesting sandwich is enjoyed in different ways in various countries.
Japan's Spaghetti Sandwich
The spaghetti sandwich is a popular food in Japanese cuisine. In Tokyo, this sandwich is often made with a meat sauce and served on a sliced French roll or white bread. People sometimes call it a "Tokyo novelty" because it's a fun and unusual snack.
You can often buy spaghetti sandwiches in underground areas near subway stations in Tokyo. It's known as a "handy commuter snack" for people on the go. Another similar noodle sandwich, called a yakisoba sandwich, is even more common in these areas.
United States' Spaghetti Sandwich
In the United States, the spaghetti sandwich has also made an appearance. For example, in 2013, the Target Field baseball park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sold a version called the Spaghetti Pie Panino. This sandwich was made with cooked spaghetti, pasta sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese.
There's also a special way to make it at a restaurant in Long Island City in Queens, New York City. They mix sauce, pasta, and cheese, then coat it in an egg wash. After that, they bake it into a flat, round shape, like a patty, using a special pan. This patty becomes moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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