Spicy Tuna Melt with Pickled Chillies

I’ve spiced up this version with a little chilli oil and shared my recipe for a very handy condiment of pickled chillies to give an extra hit of heat.

Spicy Tuna Melt with Pickled Chillies

SERVES

2

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

40

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

14

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • For the pickled chillies

  • 100g chillies

  • 200g caster sugar

  • 200ml apple cider vinegar

  • 200ml water

  • For the tuna melt

  • 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread

  • 120g Tuna drained

  • 1 tbsp chilli oil

  • 1 tbsp crème fraîche

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 small red onion, finely diced

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)

  • 1/2 tbsp golden rapeseed oil

  • 100g cheese

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