Take your sandwich game to the next level with this grilled mortadella sandwich layered with vibrant basil pesto, tangy mustard mayo and quick-pickled red onions. Grilling the mortadella enhances its rich, savoury flavour while the crisp bread, creamy spread and sharp pickled onions create the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ideal for an indulgent lunch, easy dinner or weekend treat, this gourmet sandwich comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something straight from your favourite deli.
Ingredients
- Quickled onion
- ¾ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Peppercorns
- 1 medium sized red onion, thinly sliced
- Grilled mortadella sandwich
- X2 packs Mortadella ham
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- White cheddar cheese slices
- 4 ciabatta buns, sliced open and toasted
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- Rocket pesto
Instructions
Quickled onion
COMBINE all the ingredients, except the onion, together in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the mixture is boiling, remove from the heat.
POUR the pickling liquid into the sliced onions and allow to pickle for 20-30 minutes.
Grilled mortadella sandwich
HEAT a pan on a medium high heat
DIVIDE the mortadella into 4 piles, taking 4 slices and folding each piece on top of the other - making sure that there are air pockets between the slices.
Add oil to the pan. Add mortadella slices and allow to brown and caramelize for 1-2 minutes. Flip over and add cheese slices. Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
COMBINE mayo and mustard together in a bowl and mix to combine.
ADD a smear of the mayo to the bottom bun and top with a spoonful of pesto then place the meat and cheese stack on top.
SLICE it down the middle and serve immediately.
Notes
TIP: If you can't find mortadella ham, you can use any ham of your choice.
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