Explore the quirky, flavorful world of what defines a sandwich. From open-faced Scandinavian bites to Indian parathas and Mexican tacos, this web story questions food labels with humor and insight.
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It’s not just two slices of bread with fillings. The definition of a sandwich is far more layered—pun intended.
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Open sandwiches have no top slice and often trace their roots to Scandinavia—or maybe even Prague.
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Was it Nordic ingenuity or Czech hospitality? We may never know—and that’s okay.
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Some argue sandwiches are only valid if born in the West. Is this culinary colonialism?
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Toasted sandwiches bring everything together—literally. Even boiled potatoes can work.
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Two thin rotis stuffed with potatoes, then roasted—sounds like a sandwich, right?
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Rolled, folded, and bursting with flavor—Mexican wraps might just be sandwiches in spirit.
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What about these Asian delights? They share structure, if not the name.
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Would you order a ‘fried potato sandwich’ instead of aloo paratha? Probably not.
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Until Oxford or Webster weigh in, let’s just enjoy our food—and skip the food fights.
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