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THE COAGULATOR INSPIRED BY THE SIMPSONS

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762,785 views  Panko bread crumbs are the way to go with this artery-clogging hybrid of a sandwich.

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

For the Babish Version

INGREDIENTS

For the Mayonnaise

For the Mayonnaise

egg

1 whole egg

Dijon mustard

1 tsp Dijon mustard

garlic clove, microplaned

1 garlic clove, microplaned

lemon juice

2 tsp lemon juice

neutral oil

1 cup neutral oil

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

For the Fancy Tuna Salad

For the Fancy Tuna Salad

(5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

3 (5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

homemade mayonnaise

1 cup homemade mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

tarragon, finely chopped

1 tbsp tarragon, finely chopped

chives, finely chopped

1 tbsp chives, finely chopped

celery rib, finely chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

lemon

½ lemon

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Assembly

For Assembly

sourdough bread

2 slices sourdough bread

Fancy Tuna Salad

Fancy Tuna Salad

Red Leicester cheese, thinly shaved

Red Leicester cheese, thinly shaved

For the Pakora Batter

For the Pakora Batter

chickpea flour

3 cups chickpea flour

kosher salt

1 teaspoon kosher salt

garlic powder, optional

1 tsp garlic powder, optional

Old Bay seasoning, optional

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, optional

water, plus more if needed

1 ½ cups water, plus more if needed

For Frying

For Frying

vegetable oil

vegetable oil

Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

TOOLS

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish mixing bowl

Babish mixing bowl

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish cutting board

Babish cutting board

Babish Tiny Whisk Set

Babish Tiny Whisk Set

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

microplane

microplane

clean kitchen towel or

clean kitchen towel or

paper towels

paper towels

Babish Dutch Oven

Babish Dutch Oven

immersion blender

immersion blender

blender cup

blender cup

fork

fork

resealable container

resealable container

fridge

fridge

plastic wrap

plastic wrap

instant read themometer

instant read themometer

kitchen spider

kitchen spider

wire rack

wire rack

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

DIRECTIONS

1.

For the Mayonnaise

1.

In a tall, narrow container that is the same width as an immersion blender, add the egg, Dijon mustard, lemon, garlic and salt.

egg

1 whole egg

Dijon mustard

1 tsp Dijon mustard

lemon

½ lemon

garlic clove, microplaned

1 garlic clove, microplaned

kosher salt, to taste

kosher salt, to taste

blender cup

blender cup

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

microplane

microplane

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish cutting board

Babish cutting board

2.

Insert the immersion blender and blend for 30 seconds, or until the eggs and mustard are fully combined.

immersion blender

immersion blender

blender cup

blender cup

3.

Slowly pour the oil down the sides of the container so it rests just on top of the egg yolk mixture, then blend constantly from the bottom of the mixture to the top of the mixture until it forms a thick mayonnaise.

neutral oil

1 cup neutral oil

immersion blender

immersion blender

blender cup

blender cup

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

4.

Taste and adjust with more salt, if needed. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Mayonnaise

For the Mayonnaise

resealable container

resealable container

fridge

fridge

5.

For the Fancy Tuna Salad

1.

Wrap the tuna in a clean tea towel or several layered paper towels. Squeeze as much excess water as possible out of the tuna.

(5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

3 (5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

paper towels

paper towels

clean kitchen towel or

clean kitchen towel or

2.

Transfer the tuna to a mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, chives, salt and pepper.

homemade mayonnaise

1 cup homemade mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

celery rib, finely chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

chives, finely chopped

1 tbsp chives, finely chopped

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

(5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

3 (5 oz) cans albacore tuna, packed in water

Babish mixing bowl

Babish mixing bowl

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish Chef’s knife

Babish cutting board

Babish cutting board

3.

Mix together until fully incorporated, then taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

For the Fancy Tuna Salad

For the Fancy Tuna Salad

Babish mixing bowl

Babish mixing bowl

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

4.

For the Tuna Melt

1.

On one slice of sourdough, spread a layer of the Fancy Tuna Salad, then top with the shaved Red Leicester cheese.

sourdough bread

1 sourdough bread

Fancy Tuna Salad

Fancy Tuna Salad

Red Leicester cheese, thinly shaved

Red Leicester cheese, thinly shaved

fork

fork

2.

Arrange the top slice on the tuna, so that no tuna salad drapes over the edges. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

plastic wrap

plastic wrap

fridge

fridge

3.

For the Pakora Batter

1.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until homogenous.

chickpea flour

3 cups chickpea flour

kosher salt

1 teaspoon kosher salt

garlic powder, optional

1 tsp garlic powder, optional

Old Bay seasoning, optional

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, optional

water, plus more if needed

1 ½ cups water, plus more if needed

Babish mixing bowl

Babish mixing bowl

Babish Tiny Whisk Set

Babish Tiny Whisk Set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

2.

For the Frying

1.

In a Dutch Oven over medium heat, add 2 inches of vegetable oil and preheat to 350°F.

vegetable oil

vegetable oil

Babish Dutch Oven

Babish Dutch Oven

instant read themometer

instant read themometer

2.

Remove the tuna melt from the fridge and unwrap. Then, drench the entire tuna melt in the Pakora Batter, then lower the battered sandwich into the preheated vegetable oil.

Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

For the Pakora Batter

For the Pakora Batter

Babish Dutch Oven

Babish Dutch Oven

3.

Agitate using a kitchen spider and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, maintaining a temperature between 325°F to 350°F. Fry slowly and low ensuring the sandwich is heated all the way through.

Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

Babish Dutch Oven

Babish Dutch Oven

kitchen spider

kitchen spider

instant read themometer

instant read themometer

4.

Remove from the oil once golden brown and drain on a wire cooling rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.

Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

wire rack

wire rack

rimmed baking sheet

rimmed baking sheet

5.

Let cool for 5 minutes, slice, and enjoy.

For the Simpsons Version

INGREDIENTS

For the Tuna Melt

For the Tuna Melt

sourdough bread

2 slices sourdough bread

mayo

mayo

American cheese

4 slices American cheese

Premade Deli Tuna Salad

Premade Deli Tuna Salad

For the Funnel Cake Batter

For the Funnel Cake Batter

For the Dry Ingredients

For the Dry Ingredients

(390 g) all purpose flour

3 cups (390 g) all purpose flour

kosher salt

1 ½ tsp kosher salt

baking powder

4 tsp baking powder

powdered sugar

¼ cup powdered sugar

cinnamon

¼ tsp cinnamon

For the Wet Ingredients

For the Wet Ingredients

eggs

4 eggs

whole milk

2 cups whole milk

vanilla extract

2 tsp vanilla extract

For Frying

For Frying

mayonnaise

2 cups mayonnaise

vegetable oil, for frying

vegetable oil, for frying

powdered sugar, to tas

powdered sugar, to tas

TOOLS

plastic wrap

plastic wrap

fridge

fridge

fridge

fridge

Babish mixing bowl

Babish mixing bowl

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish measuring cups and spoons set

Babish mini prep bowls

Babish mini prep bowls

large, deep pot

large, deep pot

fine mesh sieve

fine mesh sieve

cheese cloth

cheese cloth

Babish Dutch Oven

Babish Dutch Oven

rubber spatula

rubber spatula

Babish tiny whisk set

Babish tiny whisk set

kitchen spider

kitchen spider

wire cooling rack set over rimmed baking sheet

wire cooling rack set over rimmed baking sheet

sifter

sifter

DIRECTIONS

1.

For the Mayonnaise Vegetable Oil Mixture

1.

Add the mayonnaise and vegetable oil to a large, deep pot. Be sure the pot is completely off before beginning. The slower the mayonnaise can heat up, the less likely it will burn.

mayonnaise

2 cups mayonnaise

vegetable oil, for frying

vegetable oil, for frying

2.

Completely liquefy the mayonnaise on low heat. Allow the mixture to slightly cool.

3.

Line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth set over a large Dutch oven. Carefully pour the mayonnaise mixture through the cheesecloth, discarding any solids.

4.

Return the mayonnaise mixture back to the large, deep pot. Over medium heat, preheat the oil to 375°F when ready to fry.

5.

For the Tuna Melt

1.

Spread mayonnaise on the bread, then layer on the American cheese slices before scooping on a layer of Premade Deli Tuna Salad.

mayo

mayo

sourdough bread

2 slices sourdough bread

American cheese

4 slices American cheese

Premade Deli Tuna Salad

Premade Deli Tuna Salad

2.

Arrange the top slice on the tuna, so that no tuna salad drapes over the edges. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

3.

For the Funnel Cake Batter

1.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

(390 g) all purpose flour

3 cups (390 g) all purpose flour

powdered sugar

¼ cup powdered sugar

baking powder

4 tsp baking powder

kosher salt

1 ½ tsp kosher salt

cinnamon

¼ tsp cinnamon

2.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

eggs

4 eggs

whole milk

2 cups whole milk

vanilla extract

2 tsp vanilla extract

3.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and gently fold the two together until mostly smooth, some lumps are okay.

4.

For the Funnel Cake Frying (optional)

1.

Drizzle the batter in circles into 350°F oil in a large, high-walled pot using a spider, flipping occasionally for even frying.

2.

Remove from the oil once golden brown and drain on a wire cooling rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.

3.

Dust with sifted powdered sugar.

powdered sugar, to tas

powdered sugar, to tas

4.

For the Assembly

1.

Remove the tuna melt from the fridge and unwrap. Then, drench the entire tuna melt in the Funnel Cake Batter, then lower the battered sandwich in the fat rendered from the mayonnaise mixture.

2.

Very very carefully, lower the battered tuna melt into the preheated clarified mayonnaise fat.

3.

Agitate using a kitchen spider and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, maintaining a temperature between 325°F to 350°F. Fry slowly and low ensuring the sandwich is heated all the way through.

4.

Remove from the oil once golden brown and drain on a wire cooling rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.

5.

Once cool, dust with sifted powdered sugar.

powdered sugar, to tas

powdered sugar, to tas

6.

Not recommended.

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