From
“Bittman Takes on America’s Chefs” Episode 8.
Makes 4 servings
For the tonnato:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 6-ounce can Italian tuna packed in olive oil
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons minced shallots
6 anchovy fillets, minced
About ¼ cup olive oil or hot water
Salt
Black pepper
For the sandwich:
8 slices sandwich bread, toasted, if desired
8 (1/4” - 3/8”-thick) slices white meat turkey
Procedure:
1.
Combine the mayonnaise with the tuna, parsley, capers,
shallots and anchovies. Whisk in enough olive oil (or water), a little at a
time, to achieve a creamy consistency. Taste and add salt and pepper as
necessary.
2.
Lay out4 slices of bread. Top each with a thin layer of
sauce; cover with a slice of turkey, then more sauce, then another slice of
turkey, then finally more sauce and top layers of bread.
3.
Slice the sandwiches in half to display the interior layers
and serve.