Obložený chlebíček or just chlebíček (lit. 'little bread') is a dish in Czech and Slovak cuisines also common in other former Austro-Hungarian countries. It is a type of open sandwich with various toppings and garnishes. It is often served as an appetizer dish or as a snack.[1][2][3]
Overview
editChlebíček is a type of open sandwich[4] It consists of sliced bread that has butter or another kind of spread on it, atop which a variety of toppings may be added. Toppings used on chlebíček 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.[1][2] Some vegetables such as bell pepper, pickle, tomato, radish and parsley may be used as a garnish.[3] Veka or baguette bread may be used in their preparation.[1][5] They are sometimes sold as a snack food at food stalls during festivals and in bars.[1][5]
Origin
editOrigin of it reaches to 1916, when famous Paukert's Deli Store were founded at Národní boulevard in Prague. Original salami and egg variant was called Paukert was made famous in era of the First Czechoslovak Republic.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Gujral, Monish (December 23, 2015). "Czech that cheese out when in Prague". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Naughton, J. (2014). Colloquial Czech. Colloquial Series. Taylor & Francis. p. 325. ISBN 978-1-317-58338-7.
- ^ a b Rolek, Barbara (January 1, 2010). "How to Cure a Hangover like an Eastern European". About.com Food. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Kratochvíl, Bedřich (3 February 2010). "Lahůdkářství Paukert: ochutnejte chlebíček se stoletou tradicí". Lidovky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
External links
edit- Open Face Sandwiches (Obložené chlebíčky). Slovakcooking.com.