Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub: A Flavorful Fusion Delight
Who doesn’t love a good fusion recipe? When two beloved dishes from different cuisines come together, it’s pure magic! Today, we’re blending the smoky, spiced goodness of Chapli kebabs with the savory, cheesy indulgence of a New York-style chopped cheese sub. Say hello to the Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub—a sandwich that’s juicy, spicy, and exploding with flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Fusion Sub
Chapli kebabs are known for their bold spices and unique texture, while chopped cheese is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with melty cheese and seasoned meat. This fusion brings the best of both worlds into one sandwich, combining the rich flavors of South Asian spices with the classic American sub. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or even your next game day gathering!
Pro Tips for the Perfect Fusion Sub:
Customize the Heat: Adjust the chili garlic sauce and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Cheese Options: While cheddar or American cheese works best, you can also experiment with pepper jack for an extra kick.
Veggie Lovers: Sub the meat for tofu or paneer for more texture and flavor.
This Chapli Kebab Chopped Cheese Sub is more than just a sandwich—it’s a celebration of flavors from around the world. Whether you’re a fan of traditional kebabs or a chopped cheese enthusiast, this fusion dish is sure to hit the spot.
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 tsp each: ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt & garam masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
For the Sub:
4 sub rolls (toasted)
12 sliced cheese (cheddar, American, or a mix)
Sliced tomato and onion (optional, for extra crunch)
Chopped lettuce (for some fresh greens)
Scallion Garlic Mayo
1 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks scallions
2 cloves garlic
1/4 roughly chopped cilantro
salt to taste
Instructions
For the Kebab Filling:
In a hot skillet, start browning the meat, add the peppers + onions. Cook for 2-3 mins.
Add the soy sauce, chili garlic paste and all the spices. Mix everything until its well combined and meat it cooked. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
Scallion Garlic Mayo
Add everything into a blender and blend until everything is nice and smooth. Adjust for salt.
For the Sub:
Slice the sub roll down the middle and hollow out some of it out, add sliced cheese and toast under the broiler until cheese is nice and melted.
Once the bread is nice and toasty, spread on the mayo add sliced tomatoes and lettuce (optional) and the meat. Enjoy!
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