Num pang is the lesser-known cousin of the delicious Vietnamese sandwich, bánh mì.
This superb sandwich filler combines cooked chicken, herbs and spring onions, bound together with a creamy dressing and speckled with tangy-sweet cranberries for perfect pops of flavour.
This classic Greek handheld dish is an ideal on-the-go meal – and surprisingly easy to replicate at home. Cook some marinated chicken in the oven for tender.
Inspired by the great all-American flavours of a sloppy Joe, this filled baguette will make lunch something to look forward to.
Falafel, with their soft centre and crisp exterior, are surprisingly easy to make. It's just a question of whizzing up soaked chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices, then forming into balls to fry.
Piping hot breaded scampi are stuffed into baguettes and teamed with salad, crunchy pickles and a hot garlicky mayo for an easy, speedy lunch.
These baguettes are filled with the signature tastes and textures of Vietnam, with crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs and a good kick of chilli.
Here's a hybrid British-Indian recipe: a spicy chilli and tomato omelette is used as a filling for buttered white bread. It must be served with ketchup to be true to tradition!
The Scandinavians do love an open sandwich – more filling, less bread! They are invariably served on rye bread, with some sort of cured or pickled fish, dill and a pickled or crunchy vegetable.