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Tomato Tonnato
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Tomato Tonnato

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

2 people
  • shallot (finely sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cider vinegarPantry60 ml
  • waterOther60 ml
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • mayonnaise (homemade)Pantry120 g
  • tuna in olive oil (drained)Fish80 g
  • anchovy filletsFish3 pieces
  • capersPantry15 g
  • lemon (juice of half)Produce1 piece
  • ripe tomatoes (large, sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • capers (fried, to finish)Pantry15 g
  • chervil (fresh, to finish)Produce5 g
  • pine nuts (to finish)Nuts & seeds15 g
  • parmesan (shaved, to finish)Dairy20 g
  • extra virgin olive oil (to finish)Pantry20 ml
  • black pepper (to finish)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

587kcal

Carbs
15 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Pickle the shallots

    • Slice the shallot thinly and place in a bowl.
    • Add the cider vinegar, water, sugar and salt, then mix well.
    • Leave to pickle while you prepare the rest.
    Step 1
  2. Make the tonnato sauce

    • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, drained tuna, anchovy fillets, capers and lemon juice.
    • Whisk until combined but keep it slightly chunky, or blend for a looser sauce.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the capers

    • Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the capers until crisp.
    • Drain on paper towel.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the plate

    • Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a plate and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Spoon the tonnato sauce over the tomatoes.
    • Top with fried capers, chervil, pickled shallots, pine nuts and shaved parmesan.
    • Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
    Step 4