Or as I like to call it, the Fancy Italian.
Does a simple sandwich like this one really require a recipe? No, not really. However, the magic here is in the layers of salt, fat, acid and texture. We are salting at every step, adding olive oil in multiple ways, using acid to brighten and lift the flavors, and incorporating maximum texture contrast. NO BORING SAMMY HERE.
Honestly, this sandwich is offensively over the top. But that’s why I love it. It’s a real “f*ck everything, I love myself” kind of sandwich.
The most delicious, intuitive sandwich. Made it for dinner on ciabatta rolls and it was a hit! Didn’t want to pop open the grill so I toasted the bread under the broiler which worked well. Perfect for any weather, lunch or dinner!