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Nutritious sandwich

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Nutritious sandwich
Alternative namesSalad boat sandwich[1]
Place of originTaiwan
Region or stateKeelung
Main ingredientsfried bread, ham, tomatoes, cucumber, and marinated eggs

The Nutritious Sandwich (Chinese: 營養三明治; pinyin: yíngyǎng sānmíngzhì; also known as Salad Boat Sandwich) is a Taiwanese street food originating from Keelung Miaokou Night Market in northern Taiwan.[2] It features a golden, deep-fried oval bun resembling a submarine sandwich, filled with chilled salad ingredients such as ham, tomatoes, cucumber, and marinated eggs. Despite its name, the sandwich is not particularly "nutritious" by modern health standards, and the term "nutritional" in its name likely reflects historical marketing efforts.[3]

History

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The Salad Boat Sandwich is believed to have originated in the 1950s or 1960s in Keelung Port, a key hub of international trade and a frequent destination for American military personnel stationed in Taiwan during the post-war era.[4] At that time, U.S. foreign aid brought flour and deep-frying equipment to Taiwan as part of a campaign to promote Western-style wheat-based foods.[5]

In this context, a local vendor—reportedly a man with the surname Chi (遲)—developed the Nutritious Sandwich to appeal to American tastes, combining a Western-style deep-fried bun with Taiwanese ingredients. The dish gained popularity and spread to other night markets across Taiwan.[6] The term nutritious was likely used to promote the sandwich as a modern and wholesome food in line with government and trade union campaigns encouraging the consumption of wheat-based products.[7]

In recent years, the sandwich has also appeared in other countries in Asia, reportedly introduced to Shanghai, China by a Taiwanese expatriate who had eaten it in Keelung and wanted to recreate the nostalgic flavour abroad.[8]

Preparation

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The Nutritious Sandwich begins with a long, oval-shaped dough that is coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. The finished bread resembles a hot dog or submarine roll but with a crispier exterior and softer interior.[9]

Once the bread has cooled slightly, it is sliced open lengthwise to create a pocket. Inside, it is layered with mayonnaise or salad dressing, ham slices, tomato slices, cucumber strips, and marinated egg (often soy-braised). The ingredients may vary slightly by vendor, and some versions include additional fillings like corn, pineapple, or even cheese. A final drizzle of mayonnaise is often added for extra richness.[10]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ Liv (May 31, 2010). "Salad Boat Sandwich". Egg Wan's Food Odyssey.
  2. ^ VIVIYU小世界 (February 20, 2025). "基隆廟口必排美食～營養三明治，現炸的金黃酥脆麵包，熱熱吃口感最佳！" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Yahoo! News.
  3. ^ 周希雯 (August 31, 2023). "1份600大卡「營養三明治」哪裡營養？命名竟來自「台灣人腳氣」謠言" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Formosa Television.
  4. ^ 陳登隆 (May 23, 2025). "基隆廟口夜市美食盤點　營養三明治竟跟美軍有關" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Formosa Television.
  5. ^ 李依文 (February 11, 2021). "台式炸麵包「營養三明治」的誕生是為了解美軍鄉愁？真的營養嗎？" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Food Next.
  6. ^ 蕭芷琳 (October 4, 2024). "基隆公認最強！現炸麵包抹美乃滋超讚，「七堵營養三明治」三份只要100元。" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Line News.
  7. ^ "基隆經典台式炸麵包「營養三明治」營養在哪？　原來是這樣命名的" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). SET News. August 31, 2023.
  8. ^ "時尚沙拉船！基隆營養三明治引進上海口味多" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). EBC News. December 2, 2017.
  9. ^ 楊雅婷 (August 30, 2023). "營養三明治哪裡營養？基隆經典小吃命名由來曝光" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). China Times.
  10. ^ 侯雨宸 (July 26, 2023). "還沒開門就排爆！基隆最強「營養三明治」是這家，買３個只要100元太佛心" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). TVBS.
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