Panini origin?

Question

I had the most delicious vegetarian sandwich at a cafe today. It was called 'veganini panini.' I am curious of the origin of this type of sandwich. What type of cuisine is it?

Answer 1

Panini translated from Italian to English means "Little loaf of bread"

Veganini is just a stylized word to match the style of the word Panini

Made to please Vegans
a category of Vegeterians or vegetarian cuisine

In Europe, in my heritage country anyways, its nothing new to make a "sandwich", usually open-faced sandwich, with butter and tomato slices and maybe a bit of chives. Maybe the place you got it is re-inventing and enhancing this concept, which north-americans might not be familiar with. It can be surprisingly tasty.

Answer 2

Itailian

Here's a great one to make at home:

CHICKEN & SALSA VERDE PANINI

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry Sandwiches
Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
7 Green olives, coarsely
Chopped
1 sm Garlic clove, peeled and
Coarsely chopped
2 tb Drained capers
Grated zest (yellow part of
Peel) of 1 lemon
3 tb Olive oil
4 tb Lemon juice
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
To taste
2 Skinless, boneless roasted
Chicken breast halves,
Thinly sliced
4 Round or oblong sandwich
Rolls, split in halves

1. On a chopping board, combine the green olives,
garlic, capers and lemon zest. Chop finely. (Or
combine and chop in a food processor.) Transfer to a
bowl. In a small jar combine the olive oil and lemon
juice; shake until combined and pour over the olive
mixture. Stir in the salt and pepper. (If not using
right away, cover and refrigerate.)

2. Spread bottom halves of rolls with the salsa verde,
leaving some of the juices in the bowl. Top with the
slices of chicken breast. Brush the remaining juices
over the inside of the top halves of the rolls; place
on top of bottom halves and press down lightly. Cut
into halves and serve.

Data per sandwich: Calories.....422
Carbohydrates.....52g Monounsaturated fat.....9g
Protein......22g Sodium..........783mg Polyunsaturated
fat.....1g Fat..........15g Saturated fat......2g
Cholesterol...........37mg

Answer 3

Italian and panini means "little bread"

Answer 4

It's an italian sandwich and yup they rule!

Answer 5

this sandwhich is of the Italian descent. you can make it at home yourself with a grill. (george foreman).

Answer 6

Italian?
I love them.

Answer 7

dont have a clue...sorry