
Tunisian Tuna, Hard-Boiled Egg and Olive Sandwich (The Market Classic)
Ah, the tuna, hard-boiled egg, and olive sandwich… a true taste of a Tunisian market! Picture yourself strolling through colorful stalls, the aroma of grilled harissa and warm bread enveloping you. This sandwich is the heart of Tunisian street food: simple, generous, yet incredibly flavorful. Harissa gives that fiery kick that awakens your taste buds, the melting tuna pairs perfectly with the creamy egg, and the black olives add a rustic, earthy note. It’s a dish to share, to eat with your fingers, standing or sitting on a bench. A key difference between Tunisian and Moroccan cuisines is the heavy use of tomatoes and peppers in Tunisian sauces, plus the ever-present homemade harissa, the queen of spices. And for an authentic Tunisian couscous, you need firm vegetables, good lamb or chicken, and a tomato sauce spiced with cumin and garlic—the secret to a couscous that tells a story. So go ahead, let your kitchen fill with Mediterranean good vibes!
Ingredients
- traditional Tunisian bread (or thick pita bread)2 pieces
- canned tuna (in water or olive oil)200 g
- hard-boiled eggs2
- pitted Tunisian black olives80 g
- homemade harissa2 tablespoons
- cucumber1/2
- tomato1
- red onion1 small
- extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
- saltto taste
- ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna and flake it into a bowl. Mash the hard-boiled eggs with a fork, slice the olives into rings, and mix everything with the tuna, harissa, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds. Finely slice the red onion into half-rings.
- 3
Open the bread pieces in half (without separating them completely) and generously spread the inside with a little extra harissa if you like it spicy.
- 4
Fill each bread with the tuna mixture, then layer the cucumber, tomato, and onion slices on top.
- 5
Close the sandwich, press lightly to distribute the flavors evenly, and enjoy immediately. For a warm version, grill or pan-fry for 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve with a crisp green salad or homemade fries, and a lemon wedge for extra freshness.
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