A century before Link would face off against Calamity Ganon, five Champions were selected from across the tribes and peoples of Hyrule. To honor their selection, a ceremony was held at Hyrule Castle, where Mipha, Revali, Daruk, Urbosa, and Link were formally recognized by King Rhoam and given ceremonial garb befitting their new roles.
Following the formal ceremony, refreshments were served, including the Ceremonial Platter. The platter brought together five distinct sandwiches made with ingredients from across the kingdom, each seemingly crafted with one of the Champions in mind and incorporating ingredients associated with their people and regions. It was a fitting centerpiece for the occasion, celebrating the five heroes chosen to stand together against the coming threat of Calamity Ganon.
A dish served at the Champions' inauguration ceremony with ingredients everyone can enjoy.”
To bring this dish to life, I decided to lean into the interpretation that the five sandwiches depicted in the game are individual offerings inspired by each Champion. Designing a sandwich based on the diet of each Champion just made sense for the occasion. Link receives a minced meat patty sandwich with cheese (a cheeseburger), while Mipha and Revali each receive a salmon sandwich with their own distinct accompaniments. Urbosa’s sandwich is centered on hearty radish, built entirely from roasted and fresh vegetables. Daruk’s is made from flint, as the Gorons eat rocks. Since making a rock sandwich in real life wouldn’t really work, we represent this one with a hearty burger on a pretzel bun, finished with a peppercorn crust and mustard sauce. A lemon aioli and whipped feta spread round out several of the sandwiches, while the platter’s brown sauce is served alongside for everyone to add as they please.
A selection of reasonably simple but tasty sandwiches. If I were a guest at this ceremony, I’m honestly not sure which sandwich I would choose!
Ingredients
⅔ - ¾ lbs ground beef
1 large 1 inch thick salmon filet, skin removed*
1 yellow bell pepper
4 brioche buns
1 pretzel bun
1 slice of American cheese
2-4 Lettuce leaves
3 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 radish, sliced
½ Persian cucumber, sliced
Salt and black pepper
Ground peppercorns
Vegetable Oil
*ensure the filet is large enough to fit on the bun.
Sandwich Sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1½ tbsp Worcestershire
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp rice vinegar
⅛ tsp garlic powder
Lemon Aioli
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp lemon zest
Salt
Whipped Feta Sauce
4 oz feta cheese
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
Mustard Sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp honey
½ tsp lemon juice
The first thing we will do is roast the peppers for the vegetarian sandwich. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Remove the top and bottom from the bell pepper, remove the seeds, then place a slice down through the pepper to lay it flat. Place the yellow bell pepper on a baking tray, and place it into the preheated oven. Roast the pepper for 20 minutes, and then turn the pepper a quarter turn. Roast the peppers for 20 minutes more. At the time, the skin should be blistering and slightly charred, and the peppers should be slightly softened and deflated.
Remove the tray from the oven and place a large inverted bowl over the peppers on the tray. This will created a "sealed" dome over the pepper, allowing the pepper to steam. Steam the pepper for 15 minutes to release the skin. After this time, remove the bowl and allow the pepper to cool. Once cooled, use your fingers to peel the skin from the pepper. Slice the pepper in half, removing the seeds and stems.
Next we will make the sandwiches sauce. This first is essentially a simple homemade tonkatsu sauce. Mix the ketchup, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard, rice vinegar, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Mix vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved into the sauce and the ingredients are all well blended. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until it is time to serve.
To make the lemon aioli sauce, add the mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl, and whisk to fully combine.
To make the mustard sauce, add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice into another bowl, and whisk to fully combine.
To make the whipped feta sauce, add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a small food processor. Process on a medium-high setting until a smooth whip is formed. Empty the feta whip into a small bowl and reserve.
In order to make the burgers for the sandwich platter, divide the ground beef up into two portions. You will want two round ½ inch patties with a 4 inch diameter. You can shape these using two 4 inch diameter jar or canister lids or a ring mold of the same size, if needed.
Add a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper from whole peppercorns onto a plate. Roll the rim of one of the burgers in the peppercorns until the rim it is fully coated. Set both patties aside.
Cut the salmon filet into a square-ish portion with sides roughly 3 ½ to 3 ¾ inches long. Then, cut the filet horizontally in half, creating two ¼ inch thick filets. Brush the filets with olive oil on all sides. Season the salmon filets generously with salt and pepper on both sides, and place them on a greased baking tray. To cook the salmon filets, broil on high for 4-6 minutes When the salmon is done, remove it from the oven.
Cut the salmon filet into a square-ish portion with sides roughly 3 ½ to 3 ¾ inches long. Then, cut the filet horizontally in half, creating two ¼ inch thick filets. Brush the filets with olive oil on all sides. Season the salmon filets generously with salt and pepper on both sides, and place them on a greased baking tray. To cook the salmon filets, broil on high for 4-6 minutes When the salmon is done, remove it from the oven.
While the salmon is roasting, fry the burgers. Season the burgers generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Set a pan over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of oil to the pan and swirl it around to coat. Place the burgers in the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes, flip the burgers, and fry for 3-4 minutes on the opposite side. Remove the burgers from the pan and set aside.
In another pan (or the same burger pan if it isn't too messy from frying the burgers), add a tablespoon of butter. Once melted, place the buns cut side down in the pan and toast the buns for a minute or two until the cut side toasts and becomes a little golden. Repeat this process in batches until all five buns are properly toasted. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan per batch of buns as needed. Alternatively, you could toast them in a toaster on a bagel setting.
Now we can assemble the sandwiches. You can choose to top the sandwiches in whichever way you choose, but if you are trying to match the in-game photo then top them in the following manner.
Link’s sandwich: Spread the lemon aioli on the bottom of a brioche bun. Place the plain burger patty on top of the brioche bun and top with a slice of cheese before adding the top brioche bun.
Daruk’s sandwich: Spread the mustard sauce on the bottom of a pretzel bun. Place the peppercorn crusted burger patty on top of the brioche bun and add the top pretzel bun.
Revali’s sandwich: Spread the lemon aioli on the bottom of a brioche bun. Place a salmon filet on top of the brioche bun and top with lettuce before adding the top brioche bun.
Urbosa’s sandwich: Spread the feta whip on the bottom of a brioche bun. Stack a layer of cucumber slices followed by a layer of radish slices on top of the bun. Then add lettuce, a layer of sliced cherry tomatoes, and finally two roasted pepper halves. Top it with the other half of the brioche bun.
Mipha’s sandwich: Spread the feta whip on the bottom of a brioche bun. Place a salmon filet on top of the brioche bun and add the top brioche bun.
Place a toothpick through each sandwich, except for the pretzel roll sandwich. Place a small ramekin filled with the brown sandwich sauce in the center of the platter and arrange the sandwiches around the platter as shown in the picture at the top of the page. You can also optionally decorate the platter with basil leaves. Enjoy!
Learn more about the Ceremonial Platter dish from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity at Zelda Dungeon.