Ruben toast recipe
The origins of the Reuben sandwich are a matter of debate, although the most popular account attributes the creation to the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, where a grocer named Reuben Kulakofsky is said to have invented the sandwich in the 1920s during a game of poker. .
If you want to save a few minutes, use store-bought Thousand Island instead of the Russian dressing shown here – the recipe makes enough for more than one toastie but it will keep in the fridge for a few days.
Schedules
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 to 10 minutes
Serves
1
Ingredients
For the Russian vinaigrette
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2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup
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1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
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1 teaspoon chili sauce
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½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ small shallot, very finely chopped
Method
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First prepare the vinaigrette: mix the ingredients, then check and adjust the seasoning.
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Butter the bread on one side, then turn it over. Arrange the meat, cheese and sauerkraut on the unbuttered side, then drizzle with a dollop of Russian vinaigrette. Press the second slice of bread on top, making sure the butter is on the outside.
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Cook the sandwich 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing firmly with a spatula, until toasted and golden.
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