Young Chicken Ehifu and 6:30 AM Sandwiches
The dish known as the "sandwich" was born when the Earl of Sandwich devised a way to eat roast beef between slices of bread so he could eat efficiently even while playing games (though there are various theories, including that he was busy with work).
Thank you, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.
Thanks to you, this word has blended into the Japanese language without any sense of awkwardness.
I wonder what would have happened if it had been a different Earl.
If the Earl of Essex had thought of it,
it might have been called Ham and Cheese Essex.
The sound of that is a bit off-putting.
If it were the Earl of Huntingdon,
it would be Teriyaki Chicken Huntingdon.
In English, the accent is on the first syllable, but in Japanese pronunciation, it would likely fall on the 'tin'. It seems difficult to match the rhythm of Japanese.
"Excuse me, could I have the Huntington, please?"
That's hard to say.
If it were the Earl of Shrewsbury,
it might have become Fluffy Egg Shrewsbury.
It doesn't exist, but it has a somewhat delicious ring to it.
I think it's a good match for Rahmens' "Young Chicken Ehifu."
Maybe I'll try making Young Chicken Ehifu based just on the image of the words.
If I imagine French cuisine, it might be juicy, and if I imagine an African vibe, I think it would be grilled.
Would Shrewsbury be a dish that uses butter?
I'd like to try a full course of imaginary menu items someday.
Thinking about it that way, I'm really glad it's called a "sandwich."
I have a bit of a personal attachment to sandwiches.
Back when I worked part-time at Italian Tomato Cafe Jr., I made hundreds of sandwiches.
The staff member in charge of opening arrives at 6:30 AM.
There are only 30 minutes of preparation time to be ready for the 7:00 AM opening.
It's a 30-minute showdown where no wasted movement is allowed.
Moreover, 10 minutes before opening, regular customers are already outside the door, applying silent pressure.
I finish cleaning the store, take the register money out of the safe to set the change, and brew the coffee. From there, it's a whirlwind of sandwich making.
I think thoroughly about the placement of ingredients to ensure they are finished efficiently and beautifully. It looks simple, but it's actually a task that requires tricks to make it look good and finish it quickly.
It's really fun to think about the balance of ease of eating, visual beauty, and volume in a sandwich.
Even though they are easy to eat, they are packed with nutrition and the joy of making them. I think it's one of those dishes filled with human wisdom that President Hyogifu would surely give his seal of approval.
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