World Flavors Cookbook

Sanguche de Butifarra

Lima's most traditional sandwich — slices of Peruvian ham (jamón del país) with salsa criolla in crusty bread.

Cuisine: Peru

Ingredients

• 2 crusty bread rolls
• 300g jamón del país (Peruvian-style ham) or cooked ham, sliced
• For salsa criolla: 1 red onion very thinly sliced, aji amarillo or lime, cilantro, salt, splash vinegar
• Mustard (optional)

Instructions

1. Make salsa criolla: combine onion, chili, cilantro, lime, salt, and vinegar. Let sit 10 minutes.
2. Split the roll.
3. Layer ham slices generously.
4. Top with salsa criolla.
5. Add mustard if desired.
6. Press and eat immediately.