They say good things come in three’s. While I’ve settled for Charlie’s Angels and The Three Musketeers to be definite examples of good things that come in a trio, I couldn’t help but include this sandwich. It even has 3 names to go with it! Club Sandwich, Clubhouse Sandwich and Double-Decker Sandwich- they are all the same! Strips of perfectly browned bacon, golden fried eggs, crisp lettuce and just the right amount of zingy cheddar cheese, all alternately sandwiched between three slices of crusty toasted bread, cut into quarters and held together by dainty cocktail sticks.
This sandwich is a definite saver- you could easily prepare them with any leftover meat, such as bacon, chicken or turkey though I personally prefer bacon. I always use the bacon made from pork belly and this it is most tender, and it provides significant amounts of juicy flavours that perks up the sandwich.
Through numerous trials and errors, I’ve discovered that the avocado is the best substitute for the thin layer of butter on the bread. This fatty, subtly flavoured golden-yellow flesh of the fruit can be likened to a dollop of sunshine on the toast in all its buttery richness. The delicate, nutty flavour and creamy texture complements the slight crunchiness of the bread and the host of fillings sandwiched between them. This wonder fruit is said to be rich in antioxidants and fine quality protein, of which its composition is almost identical with that of milk. They are believed to be able to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke, and go on to protect your tissues and organs from damage over time. Besides that, they are said to be able to ease constipation and combat insomnia.
Another distinct ingredient that boosts the flavours in this sandwich is the cheese-I use vintage cheddar cheese, sometimes known as extra tasty cheddar cheese. This variety of cheese has been aged longer compared to the usual cheddar cheese available in the supermarkets. They are aged for longer than twelve months, and their sharper, acidic taste is in perfect balance with the creamy, slightly alkaline flavours of the avocado.
I’ve never failed to wow my guests with this dish despite its simplicity, whether its grown adults who have had their share of gourmet cuisine or kids who love something they can hold with their fingers and nibble on. And all of this prepared in such a short period of time? Now that’s what I call a quick dose of heaven on your plate.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves 2
6 pieces of wholemeal bread, toasted (just before you assemble the sandwich)
3 pieces of bacon slices, lightly fried
1/2 Hass avocado
4 slices matured cheese
4 iceburg lettuce leaves, washed and spun dried
4 eggs, fried on both sides
4 baby tomatoes, cut in halves
Japanese mayonaise
1. Once ingredients are all ready, toast bread
2. Spread Japanese mayonaise over the first slice of bread, matured cheddar cheese, fried egg, tomatoes and lettuce
3. Top with 2nd slice of toasted bread
4. Add bacon, avocado and fried egg
5. Top with 3rd slice of toasted bread
6. Hold ingredients with a piece of toothpick
7. Cut sandwich into halves.
8 Repeat process for 2nd sandwich.
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