# Nutty Open-Faced Sandwiches This Thai Sandwich Features Crunchy and Spicy Toppings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-faced-sandwich References: [bevcooks](http://bevcooks.com/) & [bevcooks](http://bevcooks.com/2013/01/open-faced-thai-peanut-chicken-sub-sandwiches/) Named the 'Open-Faced Thai Peanut Chicken Sub Sandwich' and loaded with a variety of flavorful ingredients, this [open-faced sandwich recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-sandwiches) from the Bev Cooks blog is a mouthful in more ways than one. The sandwich recipe starts off with a base of bread slices, topped with a variety of ingredients like shredded carrots, scallions and [chopped peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavourmingle-spicy-peanut-butter). To help the bread soak up as much flavor as possible, the chicken gets cooked and coated with an assortment of [Thai-inspired ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anglothai), including coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, Sriracha and peanut oil. Although it could be just as easily prepared as a wrap or an ordinary sandwich, part of the treat of this recipe is seeing all of the ingredients piled atop one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open-faced Sandwiches:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing sandwich offerings. - **Thai-inspired Cuisine:** Potential to introduce Thai flavors and ingredients into various culinary creations. - **Flavorful Ingredient Combinations:** Exploration of bold and unconventional ingredient pairings in food preparation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to develop new sandwich concepts and flavors. - **Hospitality:** Integrating Thai-inspired cuisine into menus as a way to diversify offerings. - **Recipe Development:** Creating and promoting unique recipes using an assortment of flavors and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai-Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-chicken-soup.md) - [Thai-Style Peanut Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-style-peanut-dressing.md) - [Spicy Fajita-Style Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fajita-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Cranberry-Infused Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-walnut-chicken-salad-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Savory Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Thai Peanut Satay Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-peanut-satay-sauce.md) - [Crunchy Teriyaki Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-crunch-sandwiches.md) - [Hot Honey Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-honey-peanut-butter.md)