Obložené chlebíčky ("garnished breads") are a type of open sandwich in Czech and Slovak cuisines. Various toppings and garnishes are used, and they are often served as an

appetizer An hors d'oeuvre ( ; french: hors-d'œuvre ), appetiser or starter is a small dish served before a meal in European cuisine. Some hors d'oeuvres are served cold, others hot. Hors d'oeuvres may be served at the dinner table as a part of the m ...

dish or as a

snack A snack is a small portion of food generally eaten between meals. Snacks come in a variety of forms including packaged snack foods and other processed foods, as well as items made from fresh ingredients at home. Traditionally, snacks are ...

Overview

Obložené chlebíčky consist of sliced bread that has butter or another kind of spread on it, atop which a variety of toppings may be added. Toppings used on obložené chlebíčky include various cured meats such as ham, salami and sausage, sliced hard-boiled egg, cheeses, cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, fish paste, salads and various spreads prepared with meat, vegetables or cheeses. Some vegetables such as bell pepper, pickle, tomato, radish and parsley may be used as a garnish. Veka or baguette bread may be used in their preparation. They are sometimes sold as a snack food at food stalls during festivals and in bars. Image:Chlebicky.JPG, Obložené chlebíčky prepared with a spread, ham, hard-boiled egg, red bell pepper, pickle and parsley

References

External links

Open Face Sandwiches (Obložené Chlebíčky)
Slovakcooking.com. {{DEFAULTSORT:Oblozene chlebicky Appetizers Sandwiches Czech snack foods Slovak snack foods Open-faced sandwiches

Overview

See also

References

External links