Tuna and Tomato Canapé Triangles
Inspired by the Basque coastal town of Bermeo, this delightful tuna canapé offers a burst of flavor. To enhance the experience, opt for a robustly flavored tuna rather than the milder white variety.
Ingrediënten
Servings: 16 tapas
- 1 can or jar 7 ounces of flavorful tuna, drained and flaked
- 1½ teaspoons of red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pimiento
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce or diluted tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped hard-boiled egg
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 16 thin slices of baguette or long-loaf bread
- 1 large hard-boiled egg thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructies
Preparation Time: 15 minutes / Marinating Time: 8 to 12 hours
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the flaked tuna, red wine vinegar, chopped onion, pimiento, and fresh parsley.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, finely chopped egg, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Before serving, spread the marinated tuna mixture generously onto half of the bread slices.
- Top each with another bread slice to create sandwiches.
- With a sharp knife, cut each sandwich diagonally to form 4 attractive triangles.
- To enhance their visual appeal, garnish each triangle with a slice of hard-boiled egg.
- Serve two of these delightful canapé triangles per serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy these exquisite Tuna and Tomato Canapé Triangles, a contemporary twist on a classic Basque delight!
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