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Pan Bagnat — traditional dish from Nice, France
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish 🥚 Eggs

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Pan Bagnat

How to order / say it
Say it Pan Bagnat — [pahn bahn-YAH]
Order I'd like a Pan Bagnat, please.
Locally Je voudrais un Pan Bagnat, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A traditional sandwich from Nice, filled with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and vegetables.

Why try it?

This sandwich is a quintessential part of the Côte d'Azur tradition, perfect for experiencing the local way of eating on the go.

How it tastes

It offers a rustic blend of flavors, where the crusty baguette absorbs the juicy, savory and aromatic mix, giving every bite a refreshing pull of Mediterranean sunshine.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Pan Bagnat originated in the late 19th century from Nice. It was crafted by fishermen as a portable version of the Salade Niçoise, creating an instant classic for those seeking convenience with rich, local flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 1 piece baguette
  • 🐟 150 g tuna
  • 🥚 2 eggs hard-boiled eggs
  • 🥕 100 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 50 g red onion
  • 🫒 20 ml olive oil
  • 🥣 30 ml vinaigrette

Method

  1. 1 Halve and hollow out the baguette, reserving some bread.
  2. 2 Layer tuna, sliced eggs, tomatoes, and onion inside the baguette.
  3. 3 Drizzle with olive oil and vinaigrette, then press together.
  4. 4 Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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