A delicious Provençal Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat) recipe.
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| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| plum tomatoes | 2, cored and thinly sliced crosswise | ||
| salt | to taste | ||
| canned tuna in olive oil, drained | 1 can (140g) | ||
| scallions, thinly sliced | 4 | ||
| small red bell pepper | ½, stemmed, seeded and julienned | ||
| extra-virgin olive oil | ⅓ cup | ||
| Dijon mustard | 1 tbsp | ||
| rustic round loaf | 1 (18cm diameter, about 567g), halved horizontally | ||
| small fennel bulb | 1, cored and thinly sliced crosswise | ||
| small cucumber | 1, thinly sliced crosswise | ||
| hard-boiled eggs | 2, thinly sliced crosswise | ||
| oil-packed anchovies | 8, drained | ||
| salt-cured black olives | 10, pitted and halved | ||
| freshly ground black pepper | to taste |
A delicious Provençal Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat) recipe.
Sprinkle the tomato slices evenly with salt, then transfer to a colander; let drain for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, flake the tuna with a fork and toss with the scallions and julienned red bell pepper; set aside.
In another small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and Dijon mustard until well combined; set the dressing aside.
Hollow out the insides of the bread loaf, discarding the crumb or reserving for another use.
Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the bottom half of the bread, then layer on the fennel and cucumber; spread the tuna mixture over top, then arrange the egg slices, anchovies, and olives on top.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the filling and season with salt and black pepper; cover with the top half of the bread and press down gently.
Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place on a baking sheet; weight it down with another baking sheet and a cast-iron skillet as a press. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut into quarters before serving.