The word butifarra is most well known as the name of a Spanish sausage, but it is also the name of popular Peruvian sandwich. The butifarra is a masterpiece of a sandwich - filled with slices of savory jamón del país and the wonderful sweet onion relish called salsa criolla.
Ingredients:
- 4 French bread sandwich rolls
- 1 pound sliced jamón del país (see below for recipe link)
- 1 cup salsa criolla (see below for recipe link)
- Lettuce
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Split the rolls in half lengthwise and spread insides lightly with mayonnaise if desired.
- Divide jamón (recipe here) among the four rolls, and place inside rolls with lettuce.
- Add 1/4 cup salsa criolla (recipe here) to each roll. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 sandwiches.
