All Tuna Recipes

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By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


For those who longed to  have a healthy body and mind, here's four recipes that will really enrich your life. These Tuna Recipes are great in achieving that perfect balance of body and mind. And because its tuna, nothing could equal the goodness and wellness it can offer to you.

Tuna Paella Omelet


You will need:


1      can Tuna Paella
3      eggs, beaten
1      white onion, diced
3      cloves of garlic, minced
1      green bell pepper, diced
1/2   cup cheddar cheese
2      strips of bacon diced
3      pcs. mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2   tbsp butter
        Parsley for garnish
        Salt and pepper to taste

Here's how:


1. Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper then set aside.
2. Saute' onions, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, bacon and Tuna Paella in butter.
3. Cook the eggs and place Tuna Paella mixture in half of the omelet.
4. Put some grated cheese then close the omelet.
5. Plate and garnish.

Chorizo-Stuffed Tuna Paella Balls


You will need:


1       can Tuna Paella
1       white onion, diced
3       cloves garlic, minced
2-3    pcs. Chorizo de Bilbao, taken out of casing and formed into small balls
1       cup flour
1       egg, beaten
1       cup Japanese breadcrumbs
         Shaved fresh parmesan cheese
         Oil for frying
         Salt and pepper to taste
         Hot sauce

Here's how:


1. Saute' onions, garlic and Tuna Paella, season with salt and pepper, and let it cool down.
2. Once paella has cooled down, form into balls the size of ping-pong balls and stuff with chorizo.
3. If paella isn't sticky enough use binders such as flour.
4. Dip balls into seasoned flour, egg then breadcrumbs then fry.
5. Garnish with shaved parmesan.
6. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Chili Corned Tuna Stuffed Mussels


You will need:


1        can Chili Corned Tuna
12-15 mussels, blanched and top shell taken off
1        cup grated cheese
1/2     coarse breadcrumbs
1        small green bell pepper, diced
1        piece pimiento (from can), diced
1/2     cup cream
2        tbsps mayonnaise
1        lemon
6        shallots, minced
          Salt and pepper to taste

Here's how:


1. Mix all ingredients except for the mussels and lemon in a small bowl.
2. Arrange mixture on top of mussels and top with additional cheese.
3. Bake in 325 degrees F oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts.
4. Squeeze lemon on top of mussels.

Corned Tuna Siomai


You will need:


1        can Corned Tuna
1/4     cup carrot, fine brunoise
1/4     cup white onion fine brunoise
1/8     cup pork back fat, small, diced
1        egg white
1/4     cup singkamas, fine brunoise
          siomai wrappers
          Salt and pepper to taste

Here's how:


1. Combine all ingredients except for the siomai wrappers.
2. Chill mixture for 1-2 hours.
3. Once mixture has set, start stuffing into siomai wrappers.
4. Steam for 30-40 minutes or until siomai has set.
5. Serve with soy sauce.

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