Chapter 1
The accidental birth of a diner legend
Chapter 2
The science of the perfect melt
Chapter 3
The great debates and global twists
YOUR GOAL
Master of The great cheesy rise of the tuna melt
Ch 3 · The great debates and global twists
renato The Tuna Melt Debates
Open or closed, open or closed, do we grill it or microwave it hot?
renato Mixing Kewpie, shoyu, toasted sesame seeds, and shiro dashi into the filling elevates this diner classic with deep
Fun Fact
The world's hardest fish: Katsuobushi, used in Japanese tuna melts, is skipjack tuna smoked, dried, and fermented until it is hard as wood.
Glossary
melt (noun)
A hot sandwich containing melted cheese. Chefs debate serving this melt open-faced or closed, sometimes adding ingredients like Japanese mayonnaise.
A hot sandwich containing melted cheese. Chefs debate serving this melt open-faced or closed, sometimes adding ingredients like Japanese mayonnaise.
Quiz
What premium type of canned tuna, often imported from Spain or Italy, is packed in olive oil and prized for its rich, tender belly meat?
Quiz
Which Swedish cheese, known for its nutty flavor and excellent melting properties, is a popular choice in Nordic-style tuna melts?
Quiz
What is a common criticism of adding a tomato slice inside a closed, grilled tuna melt?
Quiz
What makes Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise different from standard American mayonnaise when used in a tuna melt?
Quiz
What unique tool is traditionally used in British households to crimp and seal the edges of a tuna melt toastie?
Quiz
What spicy condiment is frequently mixed into modern tuna melts to add heat and vibrant color?