The Ultimate Tuna Melt | Bengingi

Ingredients

• For the tuna:
• 1 lb fresh tuna
• 3 stems of fresh thyme
• 1 orange, peel
• 1 fennel, fronds
• 1 tbsp peppercorn
• 1/2 red chili, thinly sliced
• Extra virgin olive oil (to cover the tuna)
• For the sandwich:
• 2 bagels, halved
• 2 tbsp capers
• 3 tbsp celery ribs, cubed
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 4 slices of cheese