UNION SQUARE CAFE'S TUNA CLUB SANDWICH
This update on a workaday sandwich takes time and work, it's true. But the result, Julia Reed says, is the best old-fashioned tuna salad sandwich you've ever had in your life. You'll need one pound of yellowfin tuna, which you'll poach with aromatics, cool and then mix with a few chopped peppers, fennel seed, onion and herbs. If you plan ahead, you can make the tuna salad without the herbs, refrigerate it overnight, and add them in before assembling your sandwiches. Layer it on toasted bread with a lemon-pepper aioli, slab bacon and arugula. This is picnic food for the gods.
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make aioli: Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream through the feed tube until all the oil is absorbed and the mixture has the consistency of mayonnaise. Add pepper and mix 10 seconds. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
- Combine 4 cups water, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf and peppercorns in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the tuna pieces and simmer until they are barely cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the cooked tuna from the cooking liquid to a bowl using a slotted spoon. While the fish is still warm, flake it into small pieces with a fork or your fingers. (The fish firms up as it cools and will not flake as nicely.) Cover loosely and let cool.
- Crush the fennel seeds between two sheets of waxed paper; dry fry in a small skillet until fragrant. Place in large bowl; add 1/2 cup aioli, the red and yellow peppers, onion, herbs and salt and set aside.
- Mix the flaked tuna into the fennel mixture. Combine well and taste for seasonings, adding salt, pepper and lemon juice as needed. (The tuna salad can be made ahead to this point without the herbs and refrigerated until the next day; stir in the herbs just before using.)
- Spread a slice of sourdough bread with the aioli, then with a spoonful of the tuna salad. Top with a few leaves of the arugula and one slice of bacon. Repeat with a second slice of sourdough. Stack one layer on top of another and finish by topping with a third slice of sourdough. Repeat to make three more club sandwiches. Slice each sandwich into halves or thirds and secure each piece with a toothpick.
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Lambert Terry
[email protected]This sandwich was so bad, it made me sick.
Chare J
[email protected]I'm never eating a tuna club sandwich again.
Obnoxious Khan
[email protected]This sandwich is the worst thing I've ever tasted.
Shaon Raj
[email protected]I wish I had never eaten this sandwich.
Ndeck Aback
[email protected]This sandwich was a waste of time and money.
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[email protected]I would not recommend this sandwich to anyone.
charlene farrington
[email protected]This sandwich was not good. The tuna salad was mushy and flavorless, and the bacon was overcooked. The bread was also stale.
Bijay Dhobi
[email protected]This sandwich was okay. The tuna salad was a little bland, and the bacon and avocado didn't add much flavor. The bread was also a little dry.
Ahmed Qureshi Ahmed Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this sandwich was surprisingly good. The tuna salad was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and avocado added a nice touch. The bread was also perfectly toasted.
Md Deloar
[email protected]This sandwich was delicious! The tuna salad was light and refreshing, and the bacon and avocado added a nice richness. The bread was also perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this sandwich again.
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[email protected]I love tuna club sandwiches, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and avocado add a nice touch. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this sandwich again.
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[email protected]This sandwich was easy to make and so delicious! I used canned tuna, but I think it would be even better with fresh tuna. The bacon and avocado added a nice touch, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this sandwich again.
DrakuBro
[email protected]I was looking for a new tuna club sandwich recipe and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! This sandwich is amazing. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and avocado add a nice touch. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I will defin
Hazrt umar
[email protected]This sandwich was delicious! I made it for lunch and it was the perfect meal. The tuna salad was light and refreshing, and the bacon and avocado added a nice richness. The bread was also perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this sandwich ag
Joseph Ram
[email protected]I've tried many tuna club sandwiches, but this one is by far the best. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and avocado add a nice touch. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I highly recommend this sandwich!
Sahid Malik
[email protected]This tuna club sandwich was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the sandwich was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.