Obložené chlebíčky

Obložené chlebíčky is an appetizer or snack

Obložené chlebíčky ("garnished breads") is an open sandwich[1] in Czech cuisine and Slovak cuisine that is often served as an appetizer dish or as a snack.[2][3][4][5] Various toppings and garnishes are used, and it is sometimes sold as a snack food.

Overview

Obložené chlebíčky consists of sliced bread that has butter spread on it, atop which a variety of toppings may be added. Toppings used on obložené chlebíčky include various cured meats such as ham, salami and sausage, sliced hard-boiled egg, cheeses, cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, fish paste, salads and various spreads prepared with meat, vegetables or cheeses.[2][3] Some vegetables such as bell pepper, pickle, tomato, radish and parsley may be used as a garnish.[4] Veka or baguette bread may be used in its preparation.[2][6] Obložené chlebíčky is sometimes prepared with the crust of the bread removed.[3]

Obložené chlebíčky is sometimes sold as a snack food at food stalls during festivals and in bars.[2][6] Some bars in the city of Prague, Czech Republic serve Obložené chlebíčky as a snack.[6]

See also

References

  1. Naughton, J. (2014). Colloquial Czech. Colloquial Series. Taylor & Francis. p. 325. ISBN 978-1-317-58338-7.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4.
  3. 1 2 3 Paulus, Roman; Pospíšilová, Iva (December 31, 2012). "Jak správně připravit obložené chlebíčky? Rady od odbornice – Dobrá chuť". Lidovky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Gujral, Monish (December 23, 2015). "Czech that cheese out when in Prague". The New Indian Express. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  5. Baláž, P.; Darovec, M.; Trebatická, H. (1976). Slovak for Slavicists. Slovenské pedagogické Nakl. p. 205.
  6. 1 2 3 Rolek, Barbara (January 1, 2010). "How to Cure a Hangover like an Eastern European". About.com Food. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
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