Curry Tuna Dipspread Food

TUNA CURRY

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan mix turmeric in 1 cup water.
• Add tuna, and season with salt.
• Place over medium-low heat, and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 2 minutes, turning tuna cubes once.
• Remove from heat.
• Place a large sauté pan over medium heat, and add oil.
• When it shimmers, add garlic, ginger and mustard seeds.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, shallots and chilies; cook for 1 minute.
• Add tuna, about 1/3 cup of its cooking water, coconut milk, tamarind and salt to taste.
• Stir to dissolve tamarind.
• Simmer, covered, until sauce has blended and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.

CURRY TUNA DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain the tuna flakes and mix with chopped onions.
• Add the mustard, mayonnaise, curry powder and black pepper.
• Mix well.
• Arrange in a serving bowl and top with chopped chives or green onions.

TUNA CURRY DIP

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients, mixing well.
• Stir in hot sauce to taste.
• Chill at least 1 hour.

CURRY TUNA FISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Mix the first seven ingredients.
• Lay lettuce leaves down on each slice of bread.
• Spoon the tuna mixture and top with the tomato and top bread slice.
• Serves 2 generous sandwiches.
• Also, the tuna can be mixed the night before for cool, refreshing sandwiches.

CURRIED CREAM CHEESE & TUNA DIP

Steps:

• In medium, microwaveable bowl, combine onions, cream cheese, tuna, curry powder, cumin and pepper sauce; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on medium-high 1.5 - 2 minutes or until warmed through.
• Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with vegetable dippers, bread sticks or crackers.
• Hint: Prepare this dip up to a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Heat at serving time.