Tuna Melt
A crispy grilled sandwich with a juicy tuna filling, pickles, and melted cheddar — a classic from American diners.
Ingredients
- canned tuna250 g
- toast bread8 slices
- cheddar cheese160 g
- mayonnaise80 g
- pickled cucumber2 pcs
- celery1 stalk
- salt1 to taste
- black pepper1 to taste
Instructions
Drain the tuna in a fine sieve and press firmly with a spoon to squeeze out all the liquid, then transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork.
Dice the pickle and celery into small cubes (about 5 mm) and add to the tuna along with 40 g of mayonnaise; season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Slice the cheddar thinly or grate it on a coarse grater.
On 4 slices of sandwich bread, place a layer of cheese, spread the tuna filling evenly on top, cover with another layer of cheese, then top with the remaining slices of bread — you should get 4 sandwiches.
Spread the outer sides of each sandwich thinly with the remaining mayonnaise (40 g) instead of oil or butter — this will give an even golden crust when frying.
Heat a skillet over medium heat with no added fat and place the sandwiches in it. Fry for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom slice is golden brown.
Carefully flip with a spatula, press down lightly, and fry for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden and crisp.
Cut the finished sandwiches diagonally in half and serve immediately, while the cheese is hot and gooey.
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