Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

baguette

sliced

2 tbsp

harissa

spread

5 unit

baby cucumbers

chopped

1 unit

tomato

chopped

0.5 unit

white onion

chopped

1 can

tuna

drained

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 unit

russet potatoes

peeled and sliced

1 cup

vegetable oil

for frying

3 unit

eggs

hard boiled, sliced

1 tbsp

capers

optional

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2
~2 min

Add eggs and cook for 7 minutes on medium-high heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain and cool eggs before peeling and slicing width-wise.

Step 4
~2 min

Peel potatoes and slice into french fry-sized pieces.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Step 6
~2 min

Add potatoes and fry until golden, turning occasionally.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove from pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Step 8
~2 min

Salt the potatoes while still hot.

Step 9
~2 min

Chop cucumbers, tomato, and onion for the salad.

Step 10
~2 min

Mix chopped vegetables in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 11
~2 min

Slice the baguette lengthwise, stopping before cutting it completely in half.

Step 12
~2 min

Spread harissa on both sides of the baguette.

Step 13
~2 min

Spoon the Tunisian salad onto the bottom half of the baguette.

Step 14
~2 min

Distribute the tuna evenly on top of the salad.

Step 15
~2 min

Place the sliced egg on top of the tuna.

Step 16
~2 min

Add french fries and/or capers to the sandwich, if desired.

Step 17
~2 min

Place the top half of the baguette in place.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve with olives.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the tuna salad for extra flavor.

Use a mandoline to slice the potatoes for even cooking.

Toast the baguette for added crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Tunisian salad can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a cold drink.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Olives
Side salad with lemon vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tunisia

Cultural Significance

Popular street food in Tunisia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Casual meal
Picnic

Popularity Score

70/100

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