Frigate tuna in oil
Frigate tuna preserved in oil, with firm flesh that flakes. Weigh drained before adding to salads.
What it offers and why to use it
Frigate tuna preserved in oil, with firm flesh that flakes. Weigh drained before adding to salads. Drain the packing oil and separate the flakes gently; add near the end.
Frigate tuna preserved in oil, with firm flesh that flakes. Weigh drained before adding to salads.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check the species, packing oil and salt on the label.
Store
Once opened, refrigerate covered in a suitable container and use as directed on the pack.
Prepare
Drain the packing oil and separate the flakes gently; add near the end.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with pulses, garlic, parsley, tomatoes and olive oil.
How to substitute it
A substitute must account for texture, intensity and allergens; equal quantities are not always suitable.
Recipes with frigate tuna in oil
Chickpeas with peppers, egg and frigate tuna
Chickpeas with sautéed peppers, boiled egg and canned frigate tuna, finished with black olives.
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