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Moroccan Tuna Bocadillos with Olives, Potatoes and Harissa

Name: Moroccan Tuna Bocadillos with Olives, Potatoes and Harissa
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, or khobz; 2 tablespoons olive oil, mayonnaise, or vinaigrette, optional; 2 tablespoons harissa, or hot sauce; 1 (15-ounce) can tuna, drained; 1/2 medium potato, diced, boiled, or steamed; 1 carrot , diced, boiled, or steamed; 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped or sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, minced or slivered; 1/4 cup olives, sliced, or chopped capers; 1/2 medium tomato, chopped or sliced; 1 cup boiled rice; Edam cheese, grated, for garnish; Chopped lettuce, for garnish

The word bocadillo is undeniably Spanish, but Moroccans also use it to describe a hoagie-style sandwich which is sold as a street food and widely available in sandwich shops. Depending on the vendor, a Moroccan bocadillo might be prepared using half of a long French baguette, on an 8" baguette roll, or with half of a loaf of Moroccan khobz. Tuna, olives, eggs, raw onion, tomatoes and potatoes are common fillers, making it similar to a tuna nicoise sandwich but with extras. Combined with bread, that may seem like carbohydrate overload, but my kids love it. Although the bread is traditionally left dry, I like to brush it with olive oil; a vinaigrette or mayo may also be used. Harissa or hot sauce (sauce piquante) are typical condiments. Use the list of ingredients below as inspiration for creating your signature sandwich which builds on a base of tuna, potatoes, and eggs. If serving the bocadillos as a family meal, it helps to plan ahead and have everything arranged in dishes on the table or counter so that you can move quickly while in assembly mode. Use your judgment for how much of each ingredient to use per person. Cooking time below will vary according to what fillers you decide to use. The sandwiches may be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until needed, making them excellent choices for bagged lunches.

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Ingredients

1 French baguette, or khobz
2 tablespoons olive oil, mayonnaise, or vinaigrette, optional
2 tablespoons harissa, or hot sauce
1 (15-ounce) can tuna, drained
1/2 medium potato, diced, boiled, or steamed
1 carrot , diced, boiled, or steamed
2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped or sliced
1/2 medium red onion, minced or slivered
1/4 cup olives, sliced, or chopped capers
1/2 medium tomato, chopped or sliced
1 cup boiled rice
Edam cheese, grated, for garnish
Chopped lettuce, for garnish

Preparation

1Steps to Make It
2Ahead of time, prepare any cooked fillers: boil or steam potatoes; boil or steam carrots; boil and chop eggs; boil rice.
3Prep your cold ingredients: slice tomatoes and chop lettuce; chop or sliver an onion; slice olives; grate your cheese.
4When ready to assemble, arrange all the fillers in one large work area.
5Slice your baguette or other bread lengthwise. If desired, brush the bread or drizzle it with olive oil or vinaigrette; or, spread it with a little mayonnaise. Add harissa or hot sauce to taste.
6Stuff the bread with tuna, onion, olives, cooked potatoes and your choice of other ingredients. Typically, the ingredients are used in moderation since a variety of them are being combined.
7Serve thebocadilloswithMoroccan Mint Teaor another beverage.
8Wrapped well, the sandwiches may be refrigerated for up to two days.