Getting use to tuna...

drunkenburd
drunkenburd Posts: 2 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
hi guys, I'm trying to broaden my food horizons & tried some tune while on holiday recently. Any1 have any ideas to ease me in gently? While I live Mayo- the smell of both together makes me feel sick! Thanks in advance :)

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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Some kinds and some brands are better than most. Albacore is o.k. Maybe try vinegar or lemon juice with some cut up pickles/ cucumbers /celery and mix in a hard boiled egg.
  • drunkenburd
    drunkenburd Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in UK & not familiar with that brand but will try that. Thank you :)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Start with real fresh tuna .. yellowfin is nice (quite expensive but worth it

    It has a completely different taste to tinned .. sear it gently in a pan .. add salt, pepper, lemon juice .. delicious over a salad (can add new potatoes, egg, anchovies, olives, capers for a salad nicoise)

    As for tinned .. get in oil or springwater .. drain well .. add mayo and eat in a sandwich with salad or a jacket potato - hold your nose if you don't like the smell on preparation

    Also can mix a can with sweetcorn and mayonnaise and add fresh cooked pasta .. that's nice

    What dish did you try abroad that you liked?
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
    Albacore isn't a brand it's a type of tuna, generally more dry and less fishy than other varieties. Use the suggestions above for mix ins. I also like mine spread on sweet mini peppers with some garlic herb laughing cow cheese.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    edited June 2015
    Starkist has packets for sale with flavors. Hickory Smoke (amazing taste), Ranch (good as well), Lemon Pepper, Sweet & spicy.

    I suggest the Ranch and Hickory. The rest are ok.... but not as good as what I mentioned.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    She's UK based so her brands would be John West or Supermarket own brand ... none of those mentioned are available here

    We do get pre-mixed tuna in cans .. not a good idea I don't think .. best to get the basic in springwater and add your own mayo etc so it becomes to your taste

    they're all pretty similar in quality
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    I used to eat (tinned) Tuna melts/toasties by mixing the Tuna with mayonnaise and melting cheese into it. I've just started replacing Mayo with Mustard and I really like it as it neutralises the fishy taste. Throw some peppers,celery and Ketchup on their too if you wish. I use high protein Burgon bread.
  • discretekim
    discretekim Posts: 314 Member
    Tuna packets in oil
  • moesis
    moesis Posts: 874 Member
    Typically I will get the smaller cans, drain off the water, add Tabasco, a little bit of salt and eat it out of the can.
  • Elegra2006
    Elegra2006 Posts: 144 Member
    If it's tinned that you're eating then try adding a generous amount of lemon juice and paprika.

    If you don't fancy it with mayo, then try mixing it with Quark (Asda, the Co-Op usually have it), or greek yoghurt. Add salt/pepper/seasoning to taste. I've also mixed it with cottage cheese and love it but that might be a step to far for you at this stage!!
  • DianaLovesCoffee
    DianaLovesCoffee Posts: 398 Member
    try mushing up avocado in it instead of mayo.
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