Triple Sandwich

Triple Sandwiches are part of the everyday Peruvian culinary culture. Simple and healthy (at least if you go easy on the mayonnaise or skip it completely) Triples are eaten everywhere by everyone. Served cut into finger food sized triangles, they are great for a light lunch or in between and no private celebration goes without them.

The traditional Triple is prepared with 3 or 4 slices of plain white sandwich bread thinly spread with mayonnaise and filled with layers of fresh avocados, tomatoes and slices of hard-boiled egg. That's it! And what's so special about it? Honestly, nothing but the combination of these simple ingredients is just great.

Triples come in many variations. Sometimes chicken or tuna salad is added or instead of fresh slices of avocados and egg avocado paste and egg salad is used. And nowadays you also find Triples made with whole-wheat bread.

And as a Triple is so easy and quick prepared, you can really do it on your own no matter where you are in the world. This way you not only have delicious sandwich but also a small piece of Peru at home.

This is just my very basic recipe. If you want to add some extra flavor, combine some tuna or shredded chicken breast with the egg and a bit of mayonnaise and season with aji panca or chili. Addicting!