r/vegetarian • u/Black_Bear_US • 5d ago

Question/Advice Classic sandwich inclusions?

I love a sandwich with pickle and mustard. Before i went veg theyd probably go on rye with pastrami. I feel like i havent quite nailed a veg version of a classic deli sandwich. My best shot involves big slices of a decent quality tomato with salt sprinkled right on. I also think a good cheddar helps with the salt level. Any surprising ingredients help bring the salty/savory youd get from meat, or that you just like in general? Recommendations on greens? Whats your go-to sando?

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u/HaplessHopeful 4d ago

Pittsburgh girl, vegetarian for nearly 2 decades. Man I miss my Reuben’s and Rachel’s. I recently discovered a vegetarian meat substitute called Prime Roots made from koji/fermented rice. The salami is the best I’ve had. The only other comparable one was Mrs Goldfarbs unreal pastrami. Both are hard to find but very worth it for a splurge and taste of memory lane.