You can’t beat a classic, but you can make it better! And what’s better than a BLT? A Japanese BLT! Switch out the lettuce for some nori and you have a whole new flavor. Pair it with Lay’s new wasabi ginger potato chips, and lunch is served!
The first time I had a BLT was during the summer at my grandmother’s house. Of course, as a child, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich just could not be beat, but I she had a basketful of tomatoes just harvested from her garden, and we had to eat them. I will never forget just how delicious those tomatoes were, so whenever I eat a BLT, I always think of that day. My number one criteria for an amazing sandwich, fresh, fresh tomatoes.
I love a classic taste, but that doesn’t mean I’ll never mix it up! When I want a more Asian taste, I love mixing in a variety of Japanese ingredients to my sandwiches. Japanese mayo is a big one, but also wasabi, furikake, grilled tofu, shitake mushrooms, various seaweeds, really any ingredient can find its way into my cooking! And what better substitute for lettuce than nori?
With summer around the corner, I’m sure a lot of you might be growing some tomatoes, or at least a few! (They’re super easy to grow on your patio!) Instead of throwing them into salads or forgetting about them entirely, make sure you eat them when they’re at their peak! Try this sandwich with them and let me know what you think!
Recipe – Bacon Seaweed & Tomato Sandwich:
– Lightly toast your sandwich bread on both sides in the toaster or in a skillet over medium heat.
– Remove the toast and add the bacon to the pan. Cook on medium heat until browned, then flip the bacon over.
– Once the bacon is fully cooked, place on a paper towel and pat dry to remove excess grease.
– Slice your tomato as thin as you like.
– Cut your half sheet of nori into two squares. Cut each square into a few long strips. Spread the mayo on the toast, then lay the nori on top. (You don’t have to cut the nori up, but when wet, it can get chewy and difficult to bite into!)
– Add the tomato and bacon on top, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
– Combine the two sides, cut in half, and enjoy!
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