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Edition: 17 June, 2011
Build A Better Sandwich
Chef Sisha Ortuzar

Chef Sisha Ortúzar has taken the humble and simple sandwich and elevated it into a well-constructed art form. By doing so, he's carved out a successful career building a better version of the tried and true.

Ortúzar is the co-author of the cookbook 'wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich into a Meal--And a Meal into a Sandwich and partner, along with chef Tom Colicchio, of the gourmet sandwich shop 'wichcraft and New York's Riverpark.

We asked chef Sisha Ortúzar to share his expert tips on the craft of sandwich making:

1. Try sardines or anchovies as a condiment.

They pair well with crunchy vegetables, like fennel, celery, or onion.

2. Use fresh cheese...

Like mozzarella or burrata.

3. Don't use too much, too many or unseasonal ingredients.

Avoid stuffing in too much meat and don't use things like tomatoes in the wintertime.

4. Make your own mayonnaise.

It really is very easy to do and allows you to season it any way you desire [try this recipe]. If not, use Hellmann's Mayonnaise, it's a classic.

5. Try mustard oil.

You can easily find it in Indian markets. It has the slightly spicy qualities of mustard without the acidity, which sometimes comes in handy.

Sisha's favorite sandwich places in NYC:

Porchetta (110 East 7th Street, NYC, T: 212.777.2151, www.porchettanyc.com)

For their porchetta sandwich, it's just really good and straightforward. The best that pork has to offer.

Terroir (24 Harrison Street, NYC, T: 212.625.WINE, www.wineisterroir.com)

For the meatball sandwich and the veal and peppers sandwich. The bread is as good as the fillings and there is just enough so that it doesn't overshadow the meats.

SANDWICH RECIPE...

Try Sisha's recipe for a Goat Cheese Sandwich With Avocado, Celery, Walnut Pesto, and Watercress.

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