Hoisin Ham 'n' Cheese (Aarti Sequeira) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes |
Ready In: 29 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese |
6 tablespoons hoisin sauce |
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil |
2 scallions, sliced very thinly |
freshly ground black pepper |
8 thin slices ham |
8 slices jewish rye bread (or whatever bread you like) |
1 green apple, cored and sliced thinly |
mayonnaise, for coating |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix the cheese, hoisin, cilantro, sesame oil, scallions, and freshly ground pepper (to your liking). Mix with a spatula until well combined. Taste for seasoning, and avoid the temptation to eat the whole bowl as is.
2. To make a sandwich, warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Then, lay 2 slices of ham on the bread. Place a layer of apple slices over the ham, and then spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling on one side of the bread, making sure it's evenly spread. Cover with the other slice of bread.
3. Coat the top slice of bread with a very thin coating of mayonnaise, about 1 teaspoon.
4. Place the sandwich in the skillet, mayonnaise-coated side down. Weigh down with another small cast iron skillet, if you have one. After 45 seconds, slather the uncoated side of the sandwich with a similarly thin layer of mayo. Flip. Wait another 30 to 45 seconds and remove to your cutting board. Slice in half. Repeat with the rest of the sandwiches and serve.
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