Maritime Horse Meat Sandwich

Ingredients

In the original Spanish Bocadillo de carne de caballo, the horse meat is typically seasoned with Spanish spices and served with traditional accompaniments such as aioli and roasted peppers. However, in the Maritime Horse Meat Sandwich, we adapt the recipe to the local cuisine by marinating the horse meat with herbs and spices commonly used in the Maritimes. Additionally, we replace the traditional accompaniments with a tangy seafood-infused sauce to enhance the coastal flavors. We alse have the original recipe for Bocadillo de carne de caballo, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) horse meat, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lb) horse meat, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Maritime herb blend (a mix of dill, thyme, and savory) 1 tablespoon Maritime herb blend (a mix of dill, thyme, and savory)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 fresh buns 4 fresh buns
• 1 cup seafood-infused sauce (made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped seafood) 1 cup seafood-infused sauce (made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped seafood)
• 4 lettuce leaves 4 lettuce leaves
• 2 tomatoes, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 4g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the olive oil, Maritime herb blend, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the horse meat slices and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2.
   Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated horse meat slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
3. 3.
   Slice the fresh buns in half and lightly toast them.
4. 4.
   Spread the seafood-infused sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
5. 5.
   Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce, followed by a few slices of cooked horse meat.
6. 6.
   Top with tomato slices and cover with the other half of the bun.
7. 7.
   Serve the Maritime Horse Meat Sandwich immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Horse meat — Ensure that the horse meat is thinly sliced for even cooking and marinate it for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Tips & Tricks

• If horse meat is not available, you can substitute it with lean beef or venison for a similar flavor profile.
• For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or sliced jalapenos to the sandwich.
• Experiment with different types of seafood-infused sauces, such as shrimp or crab, to add variety to the flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Maritime Horse Meat Sandwich with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish the sandwich with a sprig of fresh dill or a sprinkle of Maritime herb blend.