Introduction
What do you get when you combine pillowy white bread, cloud-like whipped cream, and the juicy burst of red strawberries? In Japan, that's a Strawberry Sando, and in a nutshell, it's essentially like taking a bite out of a cloud, served up by divine angels.
You'd think diving into this level of deliciousness needs a chef's hat and a kitchen marathon, right? Wrong! It's surprisingly simple, and the Japanese—always on the go—swear by it.
Let's jump right into the easy-peasy strawberry sando (Japanese fruit sandwich) recipe. Minimal skills and time required!
Tools You'll Need
- Knife: For slicing strawberries and trimming the crusts off the bread.
- Cutting Board: To cut the strawberries.
- Mixing Bowl: For whipping the cream.
- Electric Mixer or Whisk: To whip the cream.
- Spatula: For spreading the cream.
- Plastic Wrap: To wrap the sandwich before cutting.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: About 8-10 large strawberries (roughly 8 oz or 227 grams).
- White Bread: 4 slices of thick, soft white bread. Japanese shokupan is ideal if you can find it.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (8 oz or 240 ml).
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons (1 oz or 28 grams).
Great news: You can easily replace strawberries with other fresh fruits. Consider kiwi, peaches, bananas, mango, or dive into the berry world with blueberries and raspberries – all fantastic in their own right!
Steps
1. Prep the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice some of them in half lengthwise, keeping the best-looking ones for the center of the sandwich.
2. Whip the Cream: In your mixing bowl, pour in the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Whip it using your electric mixer or whisk until it forms stiff peaks. This creates a sweet, fluffy cream that's essential for a good Strawberry Sando.
3. Assemble the Sandwich:
- Lay out two slices of bread.
- With your spatula, spread a generous layer of whipped cream over each slice. Make sure it's even and goes right to the edges.
- Place your halved strawberries pointy-side up on one slice of bread, pressing them slightly into the cream. Arrange them neatly and tightly for the best visual effect.
- Add a dollop of cream on top of the strawberries, spreading it gently to fill the gaps.
- Carefully place the other slice of bread, cream-side down, on top.
4. Wrap and Cut: This is crucial for a clean cut. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and let it sit for a minute. Then, using a sharp knife, slice the sandwich in half diagonally to reveal the beautiful cross-section of strawberries and cream.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Unwrap your perfectly made Strawberry Sando and enjoy this sweet, creamy, fruity delight!
Storing Your Sando: Tips for Freshness
It's hard to imagine having any of your mouth-watering strawberry sandwiches left, but on the off chance you do, save a bit for later - be it for a school lunch, work break, picnic, or just a tasty nibble. Fresh is best, but if you need to store it, the fridge is your friend.
Keep in mind: the goal is non-soggy bread and strawberries that still pop with freshness!
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