What is Frankenha?

and Frankenha is a specific kind of Portuguese sandwich that comes in many varieties, most of them include meat, cheese, bread and a unique sauce that often contains different varieties of beer. This type of sandwich is common in many areas of Portugal and also in other places around the world where Portuguese cuisine is served. The name Francenha in Portuguese can be translated into English as a "little French girl". According to some sources, Francenha was originally based on the Portuguese efforts to re-create a popular French item called Croquet-Monsieur.

Francesinha may include many different types of meat. The most common meat is ham, sausage, steak or roast beef. Many versions of the sandwich include more than one of these meats, such as cured ham along with beef strips or sausages. The most common type of sausage included in Francenha is called Linguica. Linguica is a specific type of cured pork pork sapage that is popular inPortugal; It can be compared to Spanish Choriz and uses elements such as garlic and local version of the pepper.

In addition to the franken elements, some types of cheeses are often included. The cheese is usually placed on top of the sandwich and beer sauce, often flavored with tomato sauce or paste, spreads liberally on the sandwich. Other types of franken sandwiches can have a sauce on the side or not at all.

Specific Frankenha version with other foods will appear in local restaurants where this authentic kitchen is served. For example, the Carna Assada version contains steamed beef that is boiled into soft thin strands. f. Barcarole , a shortened name for the Portuguese style, is a sandwich served with seafood. f. Especial is a sandwich served with an egg. These CA sandwiches are also produced with tuna, chicken or other proteins.

Another classic type of this sandwich is f. pOveira , a sandwich that is shaped as a hot dog. This particular variety of sandwich usually includes mustard and a mixture of Linguica's sausage with other meat. It is well known in locations that prefer it over the more common sandwich with a square type.