SPICY TUNA MELT | Lockdown Food Idea Using Century Tuna | Budget Friendly | Philippines

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines can be a budget-friendly alternative with similar texture.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

White bread is often cheaper and more widely available.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is less spicy and more affordable.

Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Add mayonnaise, sriracha, diced onion, salt, and pepper to the tuna.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Spread the tuna mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of half the slices of bread.

Top each with a generous amount of cheese.

Place the other slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.

Heat a grill iron skillet and place the sandwiches in it.

Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, flipping as necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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