Tuna Sandwich
The tuna sandwich needs no introduction in a Maldivian kitchen — it is the sandwich most of us grew up on. Tuna, onion and mayonnaise, bound together and finished with a slice of cheese, and best eaten with a hot cup of black tea. The filling here is made with Remia Mayonnaise, part of the Remia range we distribute across the Maldives. It whips up creamy, fluffy and light, and the same jar will carry you through most sandwich fillings and salads you care to make. Makes : 7 sandwiches
Ingredients List
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 red chilli (finely chopped)
- 1 1⁄4 tsp lime juice
- 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
- 1 ⁄4 ground black pepper
- 2/3 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 can tuna (180g)
- 14 slices of white bread
- 7 slices of cheddar cheese
Step-by-Step Method
- 1
To a mixing bowl, add 1 medium onion (thinly sliced), 1 red chilli (finely chopped), 1 ¼ tsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper and 2/3 tsp chilli flakes.
- 2
Then, start squeezing and squashing the mixture using your fingers, until the onions are soft and watery-like, creating a reddish juice by the end. This will take around 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Now, add in the tuna can (180g) into the mix after draining any excess oil/water. Mix the tuna with the onions and add 3 tbsp Remia Mayonnaise. Give it a final mix to combine everything together. Divide the tuna filling equally into 7 parts.
- 4
Spread one portion of the tuna filling on 1 slice of white bread.
- 5
Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna filling, followed by another slice of white bread. Slice off the brown crust of the bread.
- 6
Repeat steps 4 & 5 to make the rest of the sandwiches.
- 7
To toast the sandwiches, heat up a pan on medium low heat. Place a sandwich on the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese slice starts to melt and a light brown crust forms on the bottom side. Flip and toast for another minute, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside. Repeat until all the sandwiches are toasted.
- 8
Before serving, slice the sandwiches diagonally into quarters.
