Pyrus Pyrifolia Tuna Salad Sandwich

 

Better known as Asian Pear, Pyrus Pyrifolia is my secret weapon for elevating an ordinary tuna salad sandwich to unforgettable delight. There are various Asian Pears with subtle differences, but I use Korean Pear for its more apple-like characteristics—especially for its crispiness and subtle floral sweetness. 

INGREDIENTS
six ounces of canned tuna, drained
zest from one small lemon
four tablespoons of Kewpie (Japanese mayonnaise)
two tablespoons of finely chopped Asian Pear
one tablespoon of finely chopped onion
four cornichons, thinly sliced
one eighth teaspoon of smoked paprika

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Depending on how generous I feel, the recipe yields one or two sandwiches. The best sliced bread for me has always been milk bread, toasted, of course. 



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