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Step 1
1 For the tuna-anchovy mayonnaise: Combine the egg yolk and 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a balloon-whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed
Step 2
2 Gradually drizzle in some of the oil, letting it slide down the side of the bowl
Step 3
3 Beat until thickened, then stop
Step 4
4 Add 2 more teaspoons of the juice, plus the reserved caper brine; this should loosen up the mixture
Step 5
5 Continue to beat (medium-high), drizzling in the remaining oil, to form a thick mayonnaise
Step 6
6 Season lightly with salt
Step 7
7 The yield is about 1 1/4 cups
Step 8
8 Combine the anchovies, the remaining lemon juice and a pinch of the black pepper in a small bowl, stirring to coat, then stir that mixture, and the capers, into the mayonnaise
Step 9
9 Use a fork to mash the tuna in a separate bowl, breaking it up into small pieces
Step 10
10 Stir into the mayonnaise, along with the lemon zest, until well incorporated
Step 11
11 Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use (and up to 3 days)
Step 12
12 For the potatoes: Line a baking sheet with paper towels
Step 13
13 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat
Step 14
14 Salt it generously
Step 15
15 Add the sweet potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, until tender
Step 16
16 Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet to drain
Step 17
17 Use a spatula to crush each one flat
Step 18
18 Heat a large cast-iron skillet, gradually increasing the heat from low to medium-high
Step 19
19 Add 3 tablespoons of the oil
Step 20
20 Once it is shimmering, add the sweet potatoes and season them with a couple of pinches of the salt
Step 21
21 Press the potatoes into the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, undisturbed, until their bases begin to brown
Step 22
22 Flip the sweet potatoes; add 3 more tablespoons of oil to the pan along with the garlic
Step 23
23 Season with another pinch or two of the salt
Step 24
24 Cook for 5 minutes, watching the garlic and stirring it, as needed, to prevent burning
Step 25
25 Flip the sweet potatoes again and add 2 more tablespoons of the oil and a few sprigs each thyme and rosemary
Step 26
26 Cook for another 5 minutes, then flip the sweet potatoes one more time
Step 27
27 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the chorizo
Step 28
28 Cook for 5 minutes more to brown and crisp up the chorizo and render its fat
Step 29
29 Transfer to a platter
Step 30
30 Season lightly with salt, black pepper and the crushed red pepper flakes, if using
Step 31
31 Spoon a few dollops of the mayonnaise over the potatoes