Creamy tuna dip

For someone who eats most things the one thing I am a bit picky with is fish. I love fish if it is fresh fresh fresh and prepared with care. If there is a hint of that been standing too long fishy smell, my stomach churns. It may not necessarily be off yet, but I most certainly will be off it.

My 100% love it, go to fish will always be good old tinned tuna. It may not be fashionable but it is something that just hits my comfort food spot. I love a tuna pasta, tuna salad, tuna mayo as a sandwich filling and tuna cream as a dip or spread.

I taught my tuna cream recipe to a client last week and have made it for myself at home twice since then. It’s quite addictive. It is great served as a snack before a dinner party or at a braai. Great to have in the fridge to snack on with carrot sticks, rice cakes or in a sandwich. And kids love!

Tuna cream dip

Makes about a cup and a half of dip

2 x tins of tuna (240g drained weight)

1 Tbsp of chopped spring onion

1 Tbsp of capers

½ tsp of lemon zest

½ Tbsp of lemon juice

½ Tbsp of balsamic vinegar

½ Tbsp of soya sauce

1 Tbsp of chopped parsley and/or dill

4 Tbsp of mayonnaise

1 Tbsp of tomato sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all the ingredients to a fine creamy paste. Serve with bruschetta and crudités.