Focaccia Sandwich with Mortadella and Mozzarella

Focaccia Sandwich

Preparing the components [00:24]

• Prepare a spice rub by blending breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, and lemon zest in a food processor.
• Make a sauce by mixing 1 egg, a spoonful of mustard, and fresh lemon juice in a jar, then emulsify with an immersion blender. Add anchovies and blend again until smooth.
• Prepare the vegetables by slicing the tomatoes and tossing them in a bowl with fresh basil, spices, olive oil, and vinegar. Shred the lettuce and mix with sliced red onions and more dressing.

Baking the Focaccia [00:37]

• Place the focaccia dough on a baking sheet, cover it with parchment paper, and stretch it out.
• Make indentations with your fingers, top with olive oil and coarse salt, and bake at 430°F (approximately 220°C) until golden brown.

Assembling the Sandwich [00:01]

• Slice the baked focaccia bread in half horizontally.
• Spread the prepared sauce generously over the bottom half.
• Layer with thinly sliced mortadella, followed by mozzarella balls, the marinated tomato and basil mixture, the spice rub, and the dressed lettuce and onion salad.
• Finish by grating fresh Parmesan cheese over the top and closing the sandwich with the other half of the bread.
• Cut the sandwich into desired portions and serve.