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For those of us who have emigrated, food is much more than food: it is memory, companionship and a way to return home, if only for a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why, when we live in Spain<\/strong> or in any corner of Europe<\/strong>inevitably the question arises: how to prepare Venezuelan sandwiches<\/strong> if we do not have the same ingredients as in Caracas, Maracaibo or Valencia<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that it can be done. With a bit of ingenuity and knowledge of the equivalences offered by the Spanish supermarkets<\/strong>We can recreate the flavours of our childhood and share them with friends or family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because a ham sandwich, ham sandwich or devils sandwich<\/strong> is not just a whim: it is a piece of identity that travels with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will tell you how to adapt the classic Venezuelan sandwiches<\/strong> using local products, which breads and cheeses most closely resemble our own, and which combinations bring us closer to that taste we miss so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pork leg sandwich: a Christmas gem <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At Venezuela<\/strong>the pork leg sandwich <\/strong>is a December classic, but it also makes an appearance at any family celebration. The secret is in the baked meat<\/strong> slowly and in that adobo criollo<\/strong> unmistakable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Spain<\/strong>, achieve hind leg <\/strong>prepared like at home can be complicated. But we have an alternative nearby: the roast ham<\/strong> which is sold in delicatessens or even baked pork which is offered in prepared pork sections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a little mustard sauce<\/strong> and a good crusty bread<\/strong> (the Galician loaf or pan candeal work wonderfully well), we achieve a very similar result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give it the touch Venezuelan<\/strong>we can add tomato slices<\/strong>, lettuce<\/strong> and a mixture of mayonnaise<\/strong> with a touch of garlic<\/strong>. In this way, the taste is reminiscent of christmas hind leg<\/strong><\/a> that we shared as a family, but adapted to the European pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ironed ham: snack tradition <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another of the Venezuelan sandwiches<\/strong> most beloved is that of ham ironed<\/strong>The bakeries and kiosks are always stocked with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That cooked ham<\/strong> with a touch of sugar and mustard<\/strong> is difficult to obtain as is in Spain, but it can be recreated with standard cooked ham<\/strong>l (ham and pork<\/strong><\/a>) and a bit of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we usually do is caramelise<\/strong> lightly fry the ham in a frying pan, adding a touch of brown sugar and Dijon mustard<\/strong>. This contrast sweet-savoury<\/strong> brings us quite close to the original memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the bread, a great option is the \".vienna<\/strong>\"or the artisan sliced bread<\/strong>which are very similar to the soft bakery breads<\/strong> we used in Venezuela<\/strong>. If we want it more \"baker<\/strong>\"The Spanish milk bread<\/strong> is a delicious alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The devil's devil: the one you can't miss<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Talking about Venezuelan sandwiches<\/strong> not to mention those of little devils<\/strong> is impossible. That cream of deviled ham<\/strong> who accompanied school snacks<\/strong> and long journeys is part of the collective memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Spain<\/strong> the exact same product does not exist, but there are pork p\u00e2t\u00e9s<\/strong> with spices that are very similar. Some supermarket brands sell \"iberian pork p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong>\"or even spicy p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong> which, mixed with a little mayonnaise, tastes surprisingly similar to devils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tin loaf<\/strong> classic works perfect for this sandwich<\/strong>accompanied by a juice or a coffee with milk<\/strong>as we used to do at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The avocado chicken sandwich<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is one of the favourites in the Venezuelan bakeries<\/strong> and a classic of the rFAMILY MEETINGS<\/strong>. Its secret lies in the creamy mixture of the shredded chicken<\/strong> with mayonnaise<\/strong> and the unmistakable touch of the avocado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Spain<\/strong> is very easy to prepare, because the chicken is available in any supermarket and the avocados<\/strong>increasingly present in the local markets<\/strong>They offer superb quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is enough to shred the cooked or baked chicken<\/strong>mix it with mayonnaise<\/strong> and add avocado chunks<\/strong> mature to achieve this creamy texture<\/strong> that we enjoy so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we serve it in artisan sliced bread<\/strong>l or in a milk bread<\/strong>we will have a fresh, tasty sandwich <\/strong>and full of energy,<\/strong> perfect for a light lunch or a shared snack<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reminder that the Venezuelan cuisine<\/strong><\/a> always finds ways to adapt and shine, even from miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Venezuelan sandwiches <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to the most emblematic ones, there are others that we can easily recreate in Europe<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n