Tuna is a very large predatory fish belonging to the mackerel family. Thanks to his taste, he fell in love with the inhabitants of the entire globe.
The benefits of canned tuna
Why should you eat tuna fish? Yes, because it is not only very tasty, but also incredibly healthy. First of all, tuna is very rich in protein. For the red color of its pulp and useful nutritional properties, this fish is called "sea beef." Omega 3 and 6 unsaturated fatty acids contained in it have a beneficial effect on the brain, metabolism and the state of the cardiovascular system. Also, tuna fish contains a large amount of B vitamins, vitamins A, E, D, and many trace elements. In this case, the product is low-calorie (144 kcal per 100 g).
Tuna fish is never parasitized, which is why it is a welcome and favorite ingredient in Japanese traditional sushi.
The main advantage is that with proper processing, canned tuna does not lose its beneficial properties. Eating this product as food will strengthen your health and will not ruin your figure.
How to choose a quality product?
In order for sandwiches with canned tuna to be not only tasty, but also healthy, you should choose the right canned food. First, the tuna jar should not be deformed or swollen. Secondly, it is worth giving preference to canned goods with a minimum of ingredients in the composition. Ideally, canned tuna should only contain seafood, salt and seasonings.
It is best if the tuna is preserved in its own juice. Vegetable oils added by manufacturers are not always of high quality, and calorie content will no longer be so dietary. Also, before buying, it is not superfluous to shake the jar and evaluate what the ratio of tuna fish to pouring these canned food is.
What does tuna go with?
What can be added to canned tuna sandwiches to make the taste especially good? The meat of this fish goes well with fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, beans, rice. Also, tuna is in perfect harmony with herbs, mustard. In fact, its delicate pulp goes well with many products. Tuna is often an ingredient in pizza, and the taste of parmesan perfectly complements the aroma of seafood. Do not be afraid to experiment!
Options for Tuna Sandwiches
It would seem that the easiest option is to simply eat canned tuna with bread, but this magnificent product can be served at the table in a variety of delicious variations. How to make tuna sandwiches? The recipe is simple: canned tuna in a bowl is kneaded with a fork until chopped. The filling of canned food is always thrown out. Then, several tablespoons of mayonnaise, or other sauce, and finely chopped onions are added to the mashed tuna mass. Salt and spices are laid to taste. The resulting filling is mixed well, after which it can be smeared on bread. This is the easiest cooking option.
In this filling you can add any products that you like. So, for example, you can cook sandwiches with tuna and egg. To do this, 4 boiled eggs are grated, mixed with mashed tuna (1 can) and a small amount of mayonnaise or another sauce. You can add a little mustard and a couple of drops of squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.
The delicate aroma of tuna perfectly echoes the smell of fresh cucumber. Try this combination! Sandwiches with tuna and cucumber perfectly stimulate the appetite and will be incredibly tasty. Vegetables are usually added in separate pieces on top.
Hot Tuna Sandwiches
The following recipe is suitable even for a party. You will need:
- Bank of canned tuna.
- Olive oil - 2 tsp.
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil - 100 g.
- Grated cheese - 100 g.
- Mustard.
- Greens - arugula or salad.
- Butter.
- Buns.
- Salt, spices - to taste.
So, tomatoes should be finely chopped, mixed with mashed tuna, salt, pepper and add olive oil. Buns are cut along, like a hamburger, and smeared with mustard. Then greens are placed inside, and on it is a mixture of tuna with tomatoes. It is sprinkled with grated cheese on top , covered with a bun and fried on both sides in butter. Before serving, canned tuna sandwiches can be cut in half.
The following recipe is suitable for making breakfast in an electric sandwich maker. Ingredients:
- Tuna - 1 can.
- Hard cheese - 200 g.
- Capers, olives or olives - a small amount.
- Bread.
- Butter.
It is very convenient to prepare the filling for sandwiches for several days and store it in the refrigerator. In the morning, practically nothing needs to be cooked. So, we mix the grated cheese, mashed tuna and finely chopped capers (or olives, olives). Smear a little butter on a piece of bread and put the filling in, then close it with a second piece of bread and send this “construction” to the sandwich maker. In a couple of minutes, breakfast will be ready! Fried sandwiches can be cut into portions or served in its original form. This breakfast is perfect for morning coffee or tea.
If you have a microwave and a toaster, you can make delicious hot sandwiches. To begin with, slices of bread are dried in a toaster until crisp. On each toast, the tuna filling is laid out, prepared according to your favorite recipe, covered with a piece of cheese on top and heated in the microwave. Before serving, you can decorate the sandwich with tomato rings.
How to choose bread for such sandwiches?
The choice of bread - the basis for your culinary masterpieces - should be primarily determined by the goals for which the food is being prepared. So, for example, if canned tuna sandwiches are prepared for a party, and you plan to surprise your guests with simple but delicious snacks, then for such sandwiches you should take the best and most delicious buns. Perhaps it makes sense to fill the tartlets with tuna filling, garnished with vegetables. If the sandwiches are prepared for the usual daily meal, it is worth focusing on the beneficial properties of these bakery products. It is better if it is wholemeal bread, with bran, nuts and other useful additives.