Pickled herring is a popular filling with many Scandinavian and German communities, particularly in places with a fishing culture.
The Middle East has become synonymous with succulent lamb dishes. Lamb shawarma features fresh shaves of juicy grilled meat wrapped in Arabic flatbreads with veggies, pickles and tahini.
Prosciutto is a very thinly sliced, uncooked, dry-cured ham. Parma Ham, or prosciutto di Parma, is simply prosciutto that comes from the Parma region of Italy.
Jewish immigrants brought the concept of smoked salmon to the world in the 19th century, using brining and smoking techniques to preserve the fish in a time before refrigeration.
It offers a tasty variation on the humble cheese sandwich, thanks to a filling made from grated cheese and carrot, finely diced onion and salad cream or mayonnaise.
In its most simple form, coronation chicken features chunks of chicken breast and curry powder in a creamy sauce; some recipes also incorporate dried apricots and sultanas, chopped nuts and even mango chutney.
They’re usually made with just layers of butter and Vegemite on soft sliced bread, but jazzed up versions can also include avocado and cheese.
Rich and decadent, pâté can seriously elevate a sandwich – and you’ll find the spread made from various meats, vegetables and spices and served with an array of accompaniments.
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