World Flavors Cookbook

Bauru Sandwich

A classic São Paulo sandwich made with roast beef, melted mozzarella (traditionaly melted in a water bath), pickles, and tomato in a French roll.

Cuisine: Brazil

Ingredients

• 1 French roll (pão francês)
• 100g roast beef, sliced
• 3 slices mozzarella cheese
• 2 slices tomato
• 3 slices cucumber pickle
• Oregano

Instructions

1. Slice the roll and remove some of the crumb.
2. Melt the cheese (ideally in a bain-marie/water bath for that specific texture).
3. Layer the roast beef, tomato, and pickles inside the roll.
4. Pour the melted cheese over the ingredients.
5. Sprinkle with oregano and close the sandwich.