marz 6 May 2008, 09:21 PM

Tuna Salad

I smash the sweet potato with a fork, nothing fussy. It gets a bit smoother when I mix it with the tuna.

You could puree it with coconut milk or creme fresh (a fat) of some sort to add some luxe. I may try that.

This is a great dish to use up small bits of left over produce in the fridge. I like it because it is no fat, but I have been known to throw in a tablespoon of mayo or olive oil.

My basic rule is whatever I would do to a sweet potato, I would do to this dish.

marz 6 May 2008, 08:52 AM

Uncanny Tuna Salad

Ugly is too strong a word for this dish, homely, maybe.

In this tuna salad I exchange the mayo for a steamed sweet potato.

The steaming provides the right moisture and rich mouth feel while the “sweet” is perfect with the tuna. I add other finely diced produce as available such as apples, onions, herbs and finish it with lemon juice and pepper.

I prefer a finer texture for this than a traditional tuna salad. Its appearance is tighter but its inner beauty shines through.

Many have balked, but most have come back for seconds.