The ubiquitous miga sandwiches (small light white bread squares without crust) are basic foods in bakeries across the country, and no buffet table is complete without a stack of these.
For foreigners accustomed to something thicker (that is, a smoked meat bagel in the U.S.), the miga bread might seem slim. But remember, these are best enjoyed as an afternoon snack (tea time), not as a hearty lunch.
The most common filling is, by a large margin, ham and cheese. The second option is typically ham and cheese combined with another ingredient: ham and tomato, cheese and olives, among others.
It may sound simple, but miga sandwiches are a classic and comforting food with a taste of home, and they are equally appreciated both in Argentina and abroad.
However, there’s no avoiding the fact that a bad miga sandwich can be terrible. A classic mistake is adding wilted lettuce so the bread becomes loose and disintegrates in your hands. This is always a sad moment for sandwich lovers.
Nonetheless, many places take care to ensure their sandwiches are perfectly sliced, and some even become more creative with their fillings.
