Sándwiches de miga, also called rafaelitos, are popular food items in argentina and uruguay, where they are often consumed at parties. rather than making them from scratch, argentines usually buy them at a local bakery. they can be toasted or untoasted. the toasted version is common bar food in both countries, known locally as tostados or carlitos in argentina, and sándwiches calientes in uruguay. the sándwiches de miga resemble the italian tramezzino and the english cucumber sandwich for afternoon tea, which is a typical tea-time food. the academia argentina de gastronomía suggests that the sandwiches may have been introduced into argentina by immigrants from northern italy. the buenos a...

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