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Oporto Famous Sandwich - Francesinha Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Gourmetana / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago In portuguese "Francesinha" means little french girl. It's said this is an invention of a returned emigrant from France. It is a great sandwich and its sauce is a big secret! Nobody really knows the true sauce! The common ingredient though... More Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:1	Gourmetana
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Ingredients

Sandwich:

2 slices of white bread

2 slices of smoked ham

4 slices of cheese

1 grilled sausage

1 fried or roasted slice of beef

Both the sausage and the beef should be cooked or reheated before assembling the sandwich

Sauce:

1 beer

1 cube of chicken stock

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste

1/4 cup brandy or Port

1/4 cup milk

1 tbsp cornstarch

chilli flakes to taste

salt (if needed)

Directions

Sauce:

Dissolve cornstarch into the milk and add all the ingredients. Blend the liquid mix on a food processor.

Put it into a pan over low heat and add the bay leaves . Stir it until it starts to boil. It's ready - reserve.

Sandwich:

Assemble the sandwich and save 2 slices of cheese.

Put the sandwich on a plate and place the 2 slices of cheese on top.

Pour the sauce over the sandwich (should be hot, so the cheese melts).

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Comments

mamakim 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I ate this on my trip to Porto! Loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

mamalou 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds and looks delicious!

lanceoferin 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I really like this sandwich. The flavors jump out at you. What cheese do you like to use? I would like Gorgonzola. With the meat combination it would not take away from the natural flavors. The sauce is wonderful. Chicken broth, tomato and wine. Always a winning combination. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have saved and filed it.

minitindel 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I LOVE THIS....... LOOK AT ALL THE FLAVORS IN THIS WONDERFUL MY FRIEND ............HIGH 5 TO YOU

marky90 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This wonderful sandwich with a fabulous sauce has been saved for "immediate use" Love it, Thanks-Marky

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This brings up memories from Porto - it is really a meal in itself, so be hungry if you order it, however it is delicious and perfect! Thank you so much for posting it :)

jimrug1 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This is the kind of recipe I love. Your version of one of your country's classic dishes. I like your sauce. I am really anxious to try it. Great post!!

mystic_river1 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Wonderful recipe,,Thanks for posting and sharing with us.
joymarie

luisascatering 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Oh my, this is the famous "croque monsieur" of Portugal! Do tell, what kind of cheese would be appropriate?

choclytcandy 1 month, 1 week ago said:
^5!!

22566 1 month ago said:
~Merveilleux~

Thank-you

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jolielives 3 weeks, 4 days ago said:
Obrigada Gourmetana,
Sounds divine & I too wonder what cheese I shall try 1st. Maybe I'll cheat a little & ask some Portuguese friends.
Thank you for the ymmy share.
Jo & Lee

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