Market Stand · Pressed Tuna Sandwich
Pan Bagnat
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Its name literally means 'bathed bread' — the round loaf is deliberately soaked in olive oil and vinegar until it's closer to salad than sandwich.
Pan bagnat packs a round crusty roll with tuna, hard-boiled egg, tomato, olives, anchovies, and raw vegetables, all doused in olive oil and pressed under weight so the bread soaks up the dressing. Market stalls sell it pre-made and wrapped for the beach.
Why it's made this way: It began as a way for Niçois farmers and fishermen to carry salade niçoise ingredients in portable form, with the bread standing in for a plate.
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