The French Origins Of One Of Portugal's Most Decadent Sandwiches - Chowhound

When it comes to the francesinha, all the meat goes between two slices of thick bread, but other ingredients go on the outside. This may stretch the limits of a "sandwich," but the end result is indulgent enough that you won't mind. While recipes can vary, a francesinha generally contains ham, sliced sausages, and steak. Cheese is melted over the bread, and then you add the sandwich's unique sauce: Tomato paste,…