Obložený chlebíček or just Chlebíček (literally "little bread") is a dish in
Czech and
Slovak cuisines also common in other former
Austro-Hungarian countries. It is a type of
open sandwich with various toppings and garnishes. It is often served as an
appetizer dish or as a
snack.[1][2][3]
Overview
Chlebíček is a type of
open sandwich[4] It consists 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 chlebíček 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.[1][2] Some vegetables such as bell pepper, pickle, tomato, radish and parsley may be used as a
garnish.[3]Veka or
baguette bread may be used in their preparation.[1][5] They are sometimes sold as a snack food at food stalls during festivals and in bars.[1][5]
Origin
Origin of it reaches to 1916, when famous Paukert's Deli Store were founded at
Národní boulevard in
Prague. Original salami and egg variant was called Paukert was made famous in era of the
First Czechoslovak Republic.[6]