Tuna sandwiches will be creamier and tastier if you add crème fraîche to the filling, according to Princes. The ingredient transforms a standard tuna mayonnaise sandwich into a lighter, more refreshing meal.
Why Crème Fraîche Works
Crème fraîche's delicate, creamy consistency and gentle tang counterbalance the richness of the mayonnaise, resulting in a lighter and more invigorating tuna filling. It contributes a nuanced sharpness that complements other elements such as onion, gherkins, and capers.
Ingredients and Method
For the sandwich, you need your choice of bread, one tin of tuna chunks or steak, 65g mayonnaise, 25g crème fraîche, 15g sliced spring onions, 15g diced gherkins, 10g diced capers, the juice of half a lemon, 2g chopped dill, and salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Begin by weighing out all ingredients and finely chopping the spring onions, gherkins, capers, and dill. Combine all prepared ingredients in a bowl with the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, lemon zest, and tuna. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then spread onto bread and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Alternative: Greek Yoghurt
Greek yoghurt can also replace mayonnaise to produce a lighter, more refreshing tuna filling. Its thinner texture and subtle tanginess enhance the savoury notes of the tuna while lifting the flavours of any vegetables. It works particularly well with celery and red onion, requiring only a squeeze of lemon and a touch of seasoning to complete the dish.
