Italian Cuisine
Focaccia Sandwich with Mortadella, Stracciatella, and Pistachios
This sandwich is a staple of modern Italian street food, elevated into a complete and stylish lunch. The airy, porous focaccia with the aroma of olive oil provides a base for the delicate, creamy stracciatella, which literally melts in your mouth. Paper-thin slices of mortadella add deep savory flavor, while pistachios introduce the necessary crunch and nutty notes, turning every single bite into a beautiful symphony of contrasts. It functions as the ideal lunch option when you want high-quality ingredients, simplicity, and a celebratory feel.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 15 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut the focaccia in half horizontally using a serrated bread…
Cut the focaccia in half horizontally using a serrated bread knife to keep the airy crumb intact. Lightly drizzle the cut sides with olive oil for extra juiciness.
- 02
Place the focaccia halves cut-side up in an oven preheated to…
Place the focaccia halves cut-side up in an oven preheated to 180°C or on a dry pan. Warm for 3-4 minutes until the crust becomes slightly crispy and the olive oil aroma deepens.
- 03
Roughly chop the shelled pistachios with a knife into medium…
Roughly chop the shelled pistachios with a knife into medium pieces. Avoid turning them into powder, as larger bits retain their crunch and provide a better texture contrast.
- 04
Evenly spread the stracciatella cheese over the bottom warm h…
Evenly spread the stracciatella cheese over the bottom warm half of the focaccia, allowing the delicate creamy shreds to soften slightly from the heat of the bread.
- 05
Artfully layer the mortadella slices over the cheese, folding…
Artfully layer the mortadella slices over the cheese, folding them into gentle waves. This creates volume and ensures a lighter, fluffier texture when you bite into the sandwich.
- 06
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over the meat layer an…
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over the meat layer and cover with the top half of the focaccia. Press down gently with your palm to fuse the layers together.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Lightly warm the focaccia before assembly to release its full aroma.
How to serve
Serve immediately after assembly.
Note
Focaccia can be baked ahead of time.
