Francesinhas Recipes

Steps:

• Make the sauce first by dissolving the cornstarch into the milk.
• Add all the other sauce ingredients and blend in food processor.
• Put it into a pan over low heat and add the bay leaf .
• Stir it until it starts to boil, remove bay leaf and then set aside.
• Assemble the sandwich saving 2 slices of cheese.
• Put the sandwich on a plate or shallow bowl and place the 2 slices of cheese on top.
• Pour the sauce over the sandwich (should be hot, so the cheese melts).
• Eat -- you may want a bib.

Steps:

• Fry the onions in the olive oil until translucent. Add the water, bay leaves and meats. Sauté the beef, sausage and ham for about 2 minutes each side.
• When the meats are done, transfer to a dish and remove the bay leaves from the pan. Puree the remaining contents of the pan. Return the pan to the heat
• Using the beer,dissolve the flour and tomato paste into a cup, followed by the whisky or brandy, salt, hot sauce. Mix thoroughly, add to the pan and bring to a simmer.
• Place 1 slice of bread on a plate or small bowl. Top it with the beef slices, sausage,sliced lengthwise followed with a scrambled egg if using. Add the top slice of bread followed by placing the slices of cheese on top and on the sides. If you prefer a poached egg, add it on top of the last slice of bread.
• Spoon the very hot sauce over the top and sides of the sandwich, melting the cheese. Serve immediately. You will need a fork and knife.